OnePlus 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
OnePlus 13R commands a significant performance advantage with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, and superior display featuring 4500 nits peak brightness versus Galaxy A55's 1000 nits. Photography capabilities favor OnePlus through its larger 50MP main sensor with Sony's LYT-700, dedicated 2x telephoto, and 4K@60fps video recording compared to A55's 4K@30fps limitation. Battery capacity (6000mAh vs 5000mAh) and charging speed (80W vs 25W) strongly favor OnePlus. However, Galaxy A55 offers better durability with IP67 rating, superior front camera (32MP vs 16MP), and Android 14 with One UI's refined interface. At $599 versus $449.99, OnePlus 13R delivers flagship performance and camera prowess that justify the premium for users prioritizing speed and multimedia capability. Galaxy A55 remains excellent for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable everyday performance and battery longevity, though it lacks the cutting-edge specs of its more expensive rival.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 206 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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