Galaxy S25
OnePlus 13R
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13R is the better pick overall by 5.1 points, leading in Battery, Display and Charging. Galaxy S25 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
OnePlus 13R offers more for the money ($599 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 92). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus 13R has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 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 2,000 mAh larger (6,000 vs 4,000 mAh), about 50% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus 13R charges faster over cable (80W vs 25W). Only Galaxy S25 supports wireless charging.
Display
OnePlus 13R has the larger screen (6.78" vs 6.2"). OnePlus 13R's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 vs IP65 on the other. Galaxy S25 is 44 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 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.78" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (416 ppi) | Resolution | 2780×1264 (450 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 16 MP |
| 4,000 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 80 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP65 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 162 g | Weight | 206 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $599 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-01 |
Galaxy S25
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- IP68 rated
- Light at 162 g
- 7 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Dimmer screen
- Pricier ($799)
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 4,500 nits peak
- 6.78" screen
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 rated
- Heavier (206 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.