OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,849,183); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 78
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 9200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2849183
  • Lighter: 190g vs 213g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the OnePlus 13 scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (72/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2849183 3161830
Geekbench Single 3050 2900
Geekbench Multi 9700 9200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3168x1440 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 213 g 190 g
Launch price $899 $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
2849183 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +9.9%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus 13 by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13
$899
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 13 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (72/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.