OnePlus 13
SD8 Elite · 6.82″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.9″ · 200 MP
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13 lands at 93 and Galaxy S25 Ultra at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick OnePlus 13 if…
- ✓Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- ✓IP68/IP69 dust + water
Pick Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- ✓Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- ✓200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- ✓S-Pen productivity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Galaxy S25 UltraStills and video quality across lenses
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera (94 vs 92).
Battery life
OnePlus 13Screen-on time and charging
OnePlus 13 leads on battery (96 vs 89).
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
OnePlus 13Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus 13 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | ▲ 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 / 16 / 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 50 MP 3× tele | 200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW |
| Battery | ▲ 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | ▲ 100W wired, 50W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Weight | ▲ 210 g | 218 g |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP |
OnePlus 13
- +Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- +IP68/IP69 dust + water
- −Camera tuning trails Galaxy / Pixel
- −OxygenOS bloat regression
- −No Qi2 wireless
Galaxy S25 Ultra
- +Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- +200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- +S-Pen productivity
- −Pricey storage tiers
- −AI features still maturing
- −Heavier in hand
FAQ: OnePlus 13 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
Which is better, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13 worth the price? +
At $899, OnePlus 13 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Does OnePlus 13 or Galaxy S25 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
Galaxy S25 Ultra — leads on camera (94 vs 92). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
OnePlus 13 — leads on battery (96 vs 89). Screen-on time and charging.