OnePlus Ace 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 has the bigger battery (6415 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,324,192).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Ace 5

Performance 82
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 65
Portability 54
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6415 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 218g

  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2324192
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus Ace 5: The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus Ace 5 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2324192 3128552
Geekbench Single 2203 3100
Geekbench Multi 6511 9760
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264x2780 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6415 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 151
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, ColorOS 15 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 218 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

OnePlus Ace 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus Ace 5

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus Ace 5

  • 6415 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
66/100
2324192 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +25.7%
3128552 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Ace 5

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.