OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 3,128,552).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 3128552
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9700
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the OnePlus 13 scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. OnePlus 13 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.