OnePlus 13R vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Verdict
OnePlus 13R delivers exceptional value with a traditional flagship form factor, featuring a massive 6000 mAh battery, superior display brightness (4500 nits vs 2600), and a versatile 2x telephoto lens for $599. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 prioritizes innovation with its foldable design and compact cover display, but compromises battery life (4000 mAh), charging speed (25W), and costs nearly double. Both pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips and identical 50MP main cameras. The OnePlus excels in practical everyday performance with its larger capacity and 80W charging. Galaxy Z Flip 6 justifies its premium solely through foldable novelty and Samsung's One UI ecosystem. For pure performance, battery longevity, and display quality, OnePlus 13R is the smarter choice. Galaxy Z Flip 6 appeals to those prioritizing form-factor innovation over 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 Z Flip 6 if…
- →Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- →12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- →New 50 MP main camera sensor
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 Z Flip 6
Pros
- Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- 12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- New 50 MP main camera sensor
- Compact pocketable flip design
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Cover screen still limited compared to Razr+
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
- Crease still visible on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 206 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| 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 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| 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) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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