Galaxy S25 FE
OnePlus 13R
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13R is the better pick overall by 7.7 points, leading in Display, Battery and Performance. Galaxy S25 FE remains a strong contender elsewhere.
OnePlus 13R offers more for the money ($599 vs $649 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13R is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (performance index 92 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus 13R has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 FE zooms further optically (3× vs 2×). OnePlus 13R has the higher-resolution selfie camera (16 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 13R's battery is 1,100 mAh larger (6,000 vs 4,900 mAh), about 22% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus 13R charges faster over cable (80W vs 45W). Only Galaxy S25 FE supports wireless charging.
Display
OnePlus 13R has the larger screen (6.78" vs 6.7"). OnePlus 13R's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. OnePlus 13R's screen is sharper (450 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 FE is rated IP68 vs IP65 on the other. Galaxy S25 FE is 16 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 FE should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 FE | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2780×1264 (450 ppi) |
| 1,900 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 8 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 16 MP |
| 4,900 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 80 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP65 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 190 g | Weight | 206 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $649 | Launch price | $599 |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-01 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 FE · Official source: OnePlus 13R
Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- IP68 rated
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (45W)
- Dimmer screen
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- 16 GB RAM
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 4,500 nits peak
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 rated
- Shorter update window
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.