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OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

OnePlus 13 delivers flagship performance with standout advantages in display quality, camera versatility, and battery endurance. Its 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen reaches 4500 nits peak brightness versus Galaxy S25's 2600 nits, enabling superior outdoor visibility. Camera setup is significantly more capable: quad 50MP sensors with 3x telephoto and 8K video at 30fps, compared to S25's more modest 50MP main and 10MP 3x tele. Battery capacity nearly matches a tablet at 6000 mAh with 100W charging versus S25's 4000 mAh with 25W charging—a substantial gap favoring productivity users. Galaxy S25 counters with lighter weight (162g vs 210g), slimmer profile (7.2mm vs 8.5mm), and lower pricing at $799.99. Both feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processors and 12GB RAM for identical performance. For power users prioritizing imaging, display quality, and battery life, OnePlus 13 justifies its $100 premium. Value-conscious buyers preferring portability should consider S25.

OnePlus 13
OnePlus
OnePlus 13
$899
8.6/10
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25
$800
8.1/10

Full Specifications

SpecOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
SoftwareAndroid 15 (OxygenOS 15)Android 15, One UI 7
Body
Weight210 g162 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7iAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68
Dimensions162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808)50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera32 MP, f/2.412 MP, f/2.2
Video8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600)10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree12 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh4000 mAh
Charging100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US)25W wired
Wireless charging50W AirVOOC15W Qi2
Display
Size6.82 inches6.2 inches
TypeLTPO AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution3168 x 14402340 x 1080
Refresh rate1-120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)45002600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz)
GPUAdreno 830Adreno 830
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4

Category Scores

OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy S25
Value
8.1
8.5
Camera
8.9
8.2
Battery
9.1
7.4
Display
9.2
8.0
Performance
8.7
8.7

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 S25

Pros

  • Compact and pocketable flagship
  • Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
  • 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
  • Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Long 7-year software support promise

Cons

  • Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
  • Slow 25W charging
  • 1080p resolution instead of QHD
  • No major camera hardware upgrades

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