OnePlus 13
SD8 Elite · 6.82″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 256GB · Phantom Black
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13 lands at 93 and Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) 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 Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
OnePlus 13Screen-on time and charging
OnePlus 13 leads on battery (96 vs 89).
Performance
OnePlus 13Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
OnePlus 13 leads on cpu (96 vs 93).
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 $1,899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 / 16 / 24 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 50 MP 3× tele | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless | — |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | — |
| Weight | 210 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Color | — | Phantom Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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 Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
FAQ: OnePlus 13 vs Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)
Which is better, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)? +
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 Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) worth the price? +
At $1,899, Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Does OnePlus 13 or Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black) 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 battery life, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)? +
OnePlus 13 — leads on battery (96 vs 89). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for performance, OnePlus 13 or Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB (Phantom Black)? +
OnePlus 13 — leads on cpu (96 vs 93). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.