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OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

Which should you buy?

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 5,000 mAh (20% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 210 g vs 218 g (8 g less)
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 2,600 nits peak
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 16 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1,300

Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for

  • Thinner: 8.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • Longer optical zoom: 5× vs 3×
  • Newer: launched February 2025

Size comparison

The OnePlus 13 is 1.1 mm narrower, 0.3 mm thicker and 8 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its screen is 0.08" smaller.

  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
AnnouncedOctober 31, 20241January 22, 20251
ReleasedNovember 1, 20241February 7, 20251
Launch price$8991 (better)$1,3001
BodyOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Size162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm (better)
Weight210 g? (better)218 g
Framemetal1Titanium
Backglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1—
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 (better)IP68
ColoursArctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight OceanTitanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold1
DisplayOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Size6.82"6.9"
Type120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440 × 31681440 × 3120
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits (better)2,600 nits
ProtectionCeramic GuardCorning Gorilla Armor 2
Performance and softwareOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Mobile PlatformSnapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy
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 15One UI 7
OS updates—7 years (to Feb 2032)
Security updates—7 years (to Feb 2032)
MemoryOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
RAM12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)12 GB / 16 GB
Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Card slot—No1
CamerasOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Rear50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide200 MP Main 50 MP Ultrawide 50 MP Telephoto (5× optical) 10 MP Telephoto (3× optical)
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Optical zoom3×5× (better)
Front32 MP12 MP
Video8K at 30 fps (rear)8K at 30 fps
BatteryOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh (better)5,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W? (better)45 W
Wireless charging50 W (better)15 W1
Reverse wireless—Yes
ConnectivityOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be tri-band)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.41
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2 (5Gbps)
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYesYes1
FeaturesOnePlus 13Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
FingerprintUltrasonicUltrasonic under-display
Stereo speakers—Yes1
Stylus—Yes

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

Quick answers

Is the OnePlus 13 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 is 1.1 mm narrower, 0.3 mm thicker and 8 g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its screen is 0.08" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The OnePlus 13 launched at $899, against $1,300 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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