OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Verdict
OnePlus 13 delivers superior traditional smartphone performance with a larger 6.82-inch display (4500 nits brightness), more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a versatile 50MP triple camera system featuring 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording. Battery life advantages are substantial: 6000mAh capacity with 100W wired charging versus Galaxy Z Flip 5's modest 3700mAh and 25W charging. Samsung's foldable form factor offers unique portability and the innovative cover display, but sacrifices everyday practicality with smaller overall footprint, weaker specs, and dated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. OnePlus 13 also includes 50W wireless charging versus 15W on Samsung. For users prioritizing raw performance, camera quality, and battery endurance, OnePlus 13 provides significantly better value at $100 less. Galaxy Z Flip 5 appeals only to those willing to compromise capabilities for foldable novelty.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if…
- →Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- →Compact pocketable flip form factor
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
Category Scores
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 Z Flip 5
Pros
- Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- Compact pocketable flip form factor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
- IPX8 water resistance
- Stylish design with many color options
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery drains quickly
- Only 12 MP main camera, no telephoto
- Slow 25W charging
- Inner display crease still noticeable
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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