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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13: Specs Comparison
The smartphone market is constantly growing, and Samsung has recently released a new S series phone Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G, which can finally compete (vs) with the one launched by OnePlus on January 07, yes, here we are talking about OnePlus 13.
Among the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and other smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 are two of the best high-end Android smartphones available in the market. But which one to choose? Here’s a specs comparison between these two Android kings.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13
Design
The Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 look quite different, with one having a vertical no-module camera setup while the other has a circular rear camera design. Both devices offer impressive features at a price point. So, just get ready to dive into the battle of the latest flagship smartphones.
Display
Galaxy S25 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2600 nits pack brightness levels.
OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1, 4510ppi, and QHD+ pixels resolution. The phone has LTPO technology with a 1-120 adaptive refresh rate. It has up to 4500 nits peak brightness.
Dimensions and Weight:
Galaxy S25 Ultra is 162.8mm tall, 77.6mm wide, and 8.2mm thick. The Samsung phone weighs 218 grams. The OnePlus 13 is 162.9mm tall,76.5 mm wide, and 8.9mm thick. It weighs 213 grams.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra camera includes a 200-megapixel camera (F1.7 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization). A 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle ISOCELL S5KJN3 camera (F2.2 aperture). A 10-megapixel super macro telephoto camera (F2.4 aperture, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom). And a 50-megapixel camera (F3.4 aperture, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom). The front of the Galaxy contains a 12MP selfie cam with a F2.2 aperture.
OnePlus 13 camera includes a 50MP Sony LYT-808 wide camera (f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.4 image sensor). It has a secondary 50MP S5KJN5 ultrawide camera with auto-focus (f/1.20 aperture). The third one is a 50MP Sony LYT-600 telephoto camera (f/2.6 aperture) with 3x optical zoom. The camera section also has a Simulates Hasselblad optical standards. The front of this OnePlus contains a 32MP Sony IMX615 selfie camera.
Processoer
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G equips a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, with 12GB, 16GB RAM, and 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options ensuring smooth multitasking and lag-free performance. Whereas, the OnePlus 13 is also powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip paired with 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM, 24GB RAM and 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configuration.
Battery and Charger:
Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, fast wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Wired charging bricks will be sold separately.
OnePlus 13 packs a 6000mAh battery with 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 50W wireless reverse charging. Wired charger inbox.
Software
Talking about the software, both the phones run on Android 15. At the same time, the Galaxy phone has some additional features that come with One UI 7 in terms of AI. Also, the Galaxy phone supports seven major Android OS upgrades, while OnePlus only supports four years.
Samsung started to roll out the January 2026 software update for the Korean models of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 FE smartphones. This flagship device will be the next to grab One UI 8.5 as a major software release.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series January 2026 software update is released in batches with One UI 8 version SKT and a package size of 383 megabytes. Your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone will get up to 55 fixes with the January 2026 patch.
This update provides that both Android and One UI systems remain secure. It also improves performance by clearing the system-level cache partition during installation.
Users of this phone can download this version with improved system security and better user experience. However, you should know that the software is released in batches and may take some time to reach all of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series users in the market.
You can download the latest software update on your Galaxy S24 series smartphone with the following instructions:
- Open Settings
- From here, now tap on Software update
- Click on Software update
You will be notified with updated information if an upgrade is available.
On the other hand, Samsung is also testing the One UI 8.5 update for dozens of Galaxy models. While the beta program is open to Galaxy S25 users, developers are ensuring that users of other phones don’t have to wait too long by conducting internal testing.
After the Ultra variant, the Standard Galaxy S26 smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The flagship phone has made significant scores on the benchmarking platform and seems ready to enter the real world.
On the other hand, a report from a French publication claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be launched across Europe on March 11, 2026. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed either the date of the Unpacked event or the release date.
In the latest edition, the Standard Samsung Galaxy S26 has reached Geekbench and revealed some of its key specifications. It has seemingly performed well in the single-core and multi-core tests on version 6.5.0, as well as achieved good points.
As per the listing, the device with model number SM-S942U obtained 3,379 points on the single-core test and 11,097 points on the multi-core test. The details reveal that the Galaxy S26 smartphone will equip the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, an overclocked version of the chipset.
The chip includes 12-gigabyte RAM, 3.63 GHz base frequency, six high-performance CPU cores running at a clock speed of 3.63GHz, and two prime cores at 4.74 GHz.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This latest update is available in Germany, India, South Korea, the UK, and the US, and will be released in more countries soon. The update includes several important fixes and improvements to enhance the overall user experience, as well as carries the January 2026 security patch along with battery life improvements and some additional fixes.
One UI 8.5 Beta 3 can be identified via the PDA build version ending with ZZA3. It’s hitting the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Beta markets.
Last month, Samsung launched the One UI Beta Program for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra devices in four countries. At the same time, the company released the first Beta software. Two weeks ago, Samsung distributed the second Beta update, which expanded to India and Poland for key fixes and new features.
As Samsung gears up to start the official rollout, the Galaxy S25 series has received a new Beta software. The One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series brings fixes for clock display error on the lock screen and issues related to favorites in the phone app.
Users reported that the Now Briefing does not display after the Beta, which has been resolved. Plus, it improved the screen lagging issue when using Live Effect in the gallery.
In addition, the beta release also includes improvements to battery life. The issue of excessive power consumption when certain apps are running has now been fixed. For Galaxy S25 users waiting for the stable version, Beta 3 will feel like a significant upgrade.
If you’re on the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 build, you should have already received the third Beta. Update your Samsung Galaxy S25 phone’s software by navigating to Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.
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