Galaxy S25+
OnePlus 13
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13 is the better pick overall by 11.3 points, leading in Charging, Battery and Display. Galaxy S25+ remains a strong contender elsewhere.
OnePlus 13 offers more for the money ($899 vs $999 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 96). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus 13 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
OnePlus 13 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 13'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 13 charges faster over cable (100W vs 45W). Wireless charging is faster on OnePlus 13 (50W vs 15W).
Display
OnePlus 13 has the larger screen (6.82" vs 6.7"). OnePlus 13's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy S25+ is rated IP68 vs IP69 on the other. Galaxy S25+ is 20 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25+ should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25+ | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (513 ppi) | Resolution | 3168×1440 (510 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,900 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP69 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 190 g | Weight | 210 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $999 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-01 |
Galaxy S25+
Pros
- Light at 190 g
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (45W)
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($999)
OnePlus 13
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
- 4,500 nits peak
- Lower price ($899)
Cons
- Heavier (210 g)
- 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.