Head to head
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 leads 10 to 4 on the 14 rankable specs and costs $400 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 4 to 10
Buy the OnePlus 13.
- Leads 10 of 14 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes 4.
- Weight: 213 g vs 219 g
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB
- It is also $400 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · Yes (built-in S Pen with Bluetooth LE)Trips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · NoClear:OnePlus 13 · Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in…
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · 7 generations of OS upgrades & 7 years…Trips:OnePlus 13 · 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years se…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Samsung
219 g (7.72 oz)
OnePlus
213 g (7.51 oz)
Size
Samsung
6.9 inches
OnePlus
6.82 inches
Chipset≠
Samsung
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
RAM
Samsung
12 GB (16 GB option)
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB)
Max optical zoom
Samsung
5x optical zoom (10x optical quality, 100x Space Zoom)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital)
Capacity
Samsung
5,000 mAh
OnePlus
6,000 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Samsung: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
6 differences| Dimensions | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Build | Titanium frame with Gorilla Armor 2 front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back | Aluminum frame with Crystal Shield glass front and ceramic/glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure water resistant |
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver | Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn |
| Stylus | Yes (built-in S Pen with Bluetooth LE) (wins this row: has it) | No |
Display
leads 3-1| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 2K Oriental LTPO AMOLED (DisplayMate A++) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches (wins this row: higher) | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 3120 × 1440 (QHD+) | 3168 × 1440 (2K ProXDR) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | 505 ppi | 510 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (1–120Hz LTPO) | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits peak | 4,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 (anti-reflective) | OnePlus Crystal Shield Ceramic Glass |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
4 differences| Operating system | Android 15 (One UI 7) | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 generations of OS upgrades & 7 years security updates | 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years security updates |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.47 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.32 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 12 GB (16 GB option) | 16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (UFS 4.0) | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 2-0| Main | 200 MP (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS) (wins this row: higher) | 50 MP Sony LYT-808 (f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 50 MP (f/1.9, 120° FOV, Dual Pixel PDAF, macro) | 50 MP (f/2.0, 15mm, 120° FOV, AF macro) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 5x periscope (f/3.4, 115mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 50 MP 3x (f/2.4, 67mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) | 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto (f/2.6, 73mm, 1/1.95", multi-prism, OIS) |
| Max optical zoom | 5x optical zoom (10x optical quality, 100x Space Zoom) (wins this row: higher) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and both telephoto cameras | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, HDR10+, 10-bit LOG video | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF) | 32 MP (f/2.4, 21mm, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 45W fast wired charging (up to 65% in 30 min) | 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in 36 min) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5W Wireless PowerShare | 10W reverse wireless charging |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
3 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on US model) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Pay) | Yes (360° omnidirectional NFC antenna) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Dual eSIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + 2D Face unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | S Pen air gestures | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Built-in S Pen, Galaxy AI 2.0 (Now Brief, Live Translate, Sketch to Image), Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2, Samsung DeX | 6,000 mAh Glacier Silicon-Carbon battery, 100W fast charging, IP69 rating, Hasselblad Master Camera System, Alert Slider |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Flagship titanium smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, built-in S Pen, 200MP quad camera with 50MP ultrawide and 50MP 5x telephoto, and Galaxy AI.
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm custom Galaxy performance
- Upgraded 50MP ultra-wide and dual 50MP telephoto sensors with 200MP main
- Corning Gorilla Armor 2 anti-reflective display and built-in S Pen stylus
What you give up
- Premium $1,299 starting price
- Wired charging remains at 45W
Pick this one if
OnePlus 13
Flagship power smartphone featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite, massive 6,000 mAh Glacier battery with 100W charging, IP68/IP69 rating, and Hasselblad triple 50MP cameras.
- Massive 6,000 mAh Silicon-Carbon Glacier battery with 100W wired / 50W wireless charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship performance with up to 24GB RAM options
- Stunning 2K 120Hz ProXDR display with 4,500 nits peak brightness and IP69 water/dust resistance
What you give up
- USB-C cable in box requires proprietary SuperVOOC charger for top speeds
- Thick circular camera island design
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus 13.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus 13.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ↗ · OnePlus 13 ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 costs $400 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
For photos, buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Leads 2 of 3 rankable photos specs; OnePlus 13 takes 1. Max optical zoom: 5x optical zoom vs 3x optical zoom
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 34 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.