Head to head
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 leads 12 to 1 on the 13 rankable specs and costs $200 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 1 to 12
Buy the OnePlus 13.
- Leads 12 of 13 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes 1.
- Size: 6.82 inches vs 6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12GB
- It is also $200 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoClear:OnePlus 13 · Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in…
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · 7 years of OS and security upgradesTrips:OnePlus 13 · 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years se…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · IP48 water & particle resistantClear:OnePlus 13 · IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure wa…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Samsung
187 g (6.6 oz)
OnePlus
213 g (7.51 oz)
Size
Samsung
6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover
OnePlus
6.82 inches
Chipset≠
Samsung
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
RAM
Samsung
12GB
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB)
Max optical zoom
Samsung
2x in-sensor zoom (10x digital)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital)
Capacity
Samsung
4,000 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
leads 1-0| Dimensions | Unfolded: 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm / Folded: 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) (wins this row: lower) | 213 g (7.51 oz) |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, plastic inner screen | Aluminum frame with Crystal Shield glass front and ceramic/glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IP48 water & particle resistant | IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure water resistant |
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint, Crafted Black | Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
leads 4-0| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X inner / Super AMOLED cover | 2K Oriental LTPO AMOLED (DisplayMate A++) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover | 6.82 inches (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1080 inner / 720 × 748 cover | 3168 × 1440 (2K ProXDR) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | 426 ppi inner / 306 ppi cover | 510 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz inner (1–120Hz) / 60 Hz cover | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits inner / 1,600 nits cover | 4,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (outer) / UTG (inner) | OnePlus Crystal Shield Ceramic Glass |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security upgrades | 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years security updates |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 5× Cortex-A720 + 2× Cortex-A520) | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.32 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 830 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 12GB | 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 | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 2-0| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP Sony LYT-808 (f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123° FOV | 50 MP (f/2.0, 15mm, 120° FOV, AF macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | No dedicated telephoto (2x in-sensor crop) | 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto (f/2.6, 73mm, 1/1.95", multi-prism, OIS) |
| Max optical zoom | 2x in-sensor zoom (10x digital) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital) (wins this row: higher) |
| Stabilization | Yes (OIS on main camera) | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 4K 30/60 fps, 1080p 60/120/240 fps, HDR10+ | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 10 MP inner selfie, f/2.2, 23 mm | 32 MP (f/2.4, 21mm, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 30/60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 25 W wired fast charging | 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in 36 min) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W 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
6 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on US model) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet) | Yes (360° omnidirectional NFC antenna) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 2D face recognition | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | FlexMode half-fold camera & app controls | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Galaxy AI (Live Translate, Interpreter, Photo Assist, Circle to Search), FlexWindow widgets | 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 Z Flip 6
Pocketable clamshell foldable phone with 3.4-inch outer screen, 50MP camera, and Galaxy AI.
- Compact folding design with useful 3.4-inch FlexWindow outer display
- Upgraded 50MP main sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- 7 years of Android OS and security upgrades
What you give up
- Display crease is visible and felt along the fold
- No dedicated telephoto lens (2x crop zoom only)
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 OnePlus 13.
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 Z Flip 6 ↗ · OnePlus 13 ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 costs $200 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or OnePlus 13?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the OnePlus 13?
For photos, buy the OnePlus 13. Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs 2x in-sensor zoom
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.