OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.82 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 218 g |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: OnePlus 13 is ahead on battery, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ahead on screen size, main camera.
Display
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz ProXDR Display, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, HDR Vivid | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm² (~91.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Guard | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor (rumored) |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | — |
| Features | 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, Nature tone display, Eye comfort, Bedtime mode, Image sharpener, Video color enhancer, Screen color mode, Color vision enhancement, Auto brightness, Manual brightness, Screen Color Temperature, Bright HDR video mode, Night mode, Multi-brightness color calibration, Aqua Touch 2.0, RadiantView, Intelligent Eye Care 4.0 | — |
Platform
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15.0 | Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy (global) / Exynos 2500 (select regions) |
| CPU | Octa-core (Next-gen 8-core Oryon™ CPU) | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno (for Snapdragon) / Xclipse (for Exynos) |
Memory
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM | — |
| Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808); 50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-600 with Triprism design); 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF (Samsung ISOCELL JN5) | — |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Clear Burst, dual exposure, Action Mode, Portrait Mode, Master Mode, AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, High Pixel mode | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps (main camera), 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 4K Dolby Vision capture with every camera | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Silicon-carbon, non-removable, dual-cell design | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh (typical) | — |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC wired (100% in 36 min), 50W AIRVOOC wireless (100% in 75 min), 50W magnetic charger (with magnetic case, 100% in 75 min), 10W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (Arctic Dawn/Black Eclipse); 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (Midnight Ocean) | Approximately 162.3 x 79 x 8.2 mm (slightly smaller than S24 Ultra) |
| Weight | 210g or 213g | 218g - 219g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Guard), glass back, aluminum frame with quad-curved design and flat mid-frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Armor), glass back, titanium frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant | — |
| Stylus | — | S Pen support |
Comms
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 31 (China); 2025, January 7 (Global) | January 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January 7. | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 13 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
OnePlus 13 — 6,000 mAh for the OnePlus 13 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 13 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
OnePlus 13 — 210 g for the OnePlus 13 versus 218 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is newer, OnePlus 13 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — Jan 2025 for the OnePlus 13 versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Is the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 13 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 9/10.