OnePlus 13R vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
OnePlus 13R delivers superior value with a larger 6.78-inch display boasting 4500 nits brightness and 1-120Hz LTPO technology, compared to Galaxy S23+'s 6.6-inch 1750-nit panel. Performance favors OnePlus through the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 750 GPU, while Samsung uses the previous-gen 8 Gen 2. Battery capacity heavily favors OnePlus at 6000 mAh with 80W charging versus 4700 mAh with 45W charging. Camera capabilities are competitive, though Galaxy S23+ offers 8K video recording and superior 3x telephoto zoom, while OnePlus provides a 2x telephoto at higher megapixel counts. Galaxy S23+ maintains advantages in IP68 water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and wireless charging, plus newer Android 15 support on OnePlus. At $400 less, OnePlus 13R provides significantly better specifications and performance for mainstream users seeking value.
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 S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day 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 S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| 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 | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1750 |
| 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 (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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