OnePlus 13R vs Samsung Galaxy S24
OnePlus 13R delivers superior hardware value at $599, featuring a larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with exceptional 4500-nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a massive 6000mAh battery with 80W charging. Its camera system includes a stronger 50MP telephoto and capable ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S24 excels in compactness (147g, 7.6mm thin) with IP68 water resistance, superior Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and proven 8K video capability, though its 4000mAh battery and 25W charging feel dated. S24's Exynos 2400 trails the 8 Gen 3 in raw performance. For most users prioritizing battery life, display quality, and processing power without premium pricing, OnePlus 13R offers better overall value. Galaxy S24 appeals to those wanting a sleeker form factor and Samsung ecosystem, but at $200 more for less impressive specs.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 206 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| 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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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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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