OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
OnePlus 13 delivers exceptional value at $899 versus Galaxy S24 Ultra's premium $1300 positioning. Display quality slightly favors Samsung (2600 nits vs 4500 nits brightness favors OnePlus, but S24 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED 2X offers superior color accuracy), while OnePlus dominates performance with the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite and larger 6000mAh battery supporting 100W charging versus Samsung's 45W. Camera systems differ strategically: Galaxy S24 Ultra excels with dual telephoto (5x periscope + 3x) and 200MP main sensor for detail, while OnePlus 13 matches versatility with three 50MP cameras and optical zoom. Battery endurance and charging speed strongly favor OnePlus. Samsung's titanium build feels premium, but OnePlus achieves similar durability at lighter weight. For users prioritizing raw performance, battery life, and fast charging, OnePlus 13 offers superior value. Galaxy S24 Ultra justifies its premium only if professional-grade telephoto zoom and Samsung's refined One UI matter more than savings.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
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