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OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

The OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on 8 counts and the Samsung Galaxy S25 on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 4,000 mAh (50% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.82" vs 6.2"
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 for

  • Lighter: 162 g vs 210 g (48 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 16 mm shorter
  • Newer: launched February 2025

Size comparison

The OnePlus 13 is 16 mm taller, 6 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 48 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.62" larger.

  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
AnnouncedOctober 31, 20241January 22, 20251
ReleasedNovember 1, 20241February 7, 20251
Launch price$8991—
BodyOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
Size162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm1
Thickness8.5 mm7.2 mm1 (better)
Weight210 g?162 g1 (better)
Framemetal1—
Backglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1—
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 (better)IP681
ColoursArctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight OceanIcyblue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Coralred, Blueblack1
DisplayOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
Size6.82"6.2"
Type120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440 × 3168 (better)1080 × 23401
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz1
Peak brightness4,500 nits (better)2,600 nits1
ProtectionCeramic GuardGorilla Glass Victus 21
Performance and softwareOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Mobile PlatformQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy1
CPUQualcomm Oryon CPU @4.32GHz2x 4.47 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) and 6x 3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)1
Process3 nm13 nm1
Ships withOxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15Android 15 with One UI 71
OS updates—7 years (to Feb 2032)1
Security updates—7 years (to Feb 2032)1
MemoryOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
RAM12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)12 GB1
Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
CamerasOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
Rear50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front32 MP12 MP1
Video8K at 30 fps (rear)8K at 30 fps1
BatteryOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
Capacity6,000 mAh (better)4,000 mAh1
Wired charging100 W? (better)25 W1
Wireless charging50 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 71
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.41
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-CUSB Type-C 3.21
eSIMYesYes1
FeaturesOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25
FingerprintUltrasonicUltrasonic under-display1
Stereo speakers—Yes1

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 pages.

Quick answers

Is the OnePlus 13 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The OnePlus 13 is 16 mm taller, 6 mm wider, 1.3 mm thicker and 48 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Its screen is 0.62" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.

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