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 79/100 (a 5-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 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 2780751
- 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
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- 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 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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, the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 | 2780751 | |
| 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 13.1% 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, the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 5 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 — 79/100.
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.