OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus 13 is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,800, a difference of about $901. OnePlus 13 stands out for massive 6000 mah silicon-carbon battery, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
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 Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| 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 | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| 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 |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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