The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is the latest flagship offering from the company, featuring the traditional trio: the vanilla, pro, and ultra models. The vanilla Galaxy S25, with a starting price of Rs 80,999, makes a great pick for those looking for a flagship compact smartphone.
However, the recently launched OnePlus 13 makes a considerable alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25 for those who don’t want a compact device. In this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy S25 with the OnePlus 13 to check which flagship phone offers better value for asking price.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: price in India
Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Rs 80,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage | Rs 69,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Rs 92,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage | Rs 76,999 for 16GB RAM and 512GB storage |
– | Rs 89,999 for 24GB RAM and 1TB storage |
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is more expensive than the OnePlus 13. The base model of both devices has the same storage: 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 is Rs 11,000 more expensive than the OnePlus 13. However, the OnePlus 13 offers more storage options with the other two variants while costing less than the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: design
Specs | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Colours | Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Navy, Mint | Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, Midnight Ocean |
Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5/8.9 mm |
Weight | 162g | 210g/213g |
Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
Both phones come with a similar design that we saw with their predecessors. The Galaxy S25 is compact in size and lighter in weight than its predecessor and the OnePlus 13 (review). While Samsung only uses glass for the Galaxy S25’s body, OnePlus ships its flagship with both glass and vegan leather body.
Despite costing less than the Samsung Galaxy S25, the OnePlus 13 offers better IP68/69 protection against dust and water. Regardless, both flagship phones offer a premium design and top-of-the-line protection.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: display
Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO, 120Hz refresh rate, 1080×2340 pixels resolution, 416ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.82-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO, 120Hz refresh rate, 1440×3168 pixels resolution, 510ppi, Ceramic Guard glass |
The basic difference between the two phones i that the OnePlus 13 offers a bigger display while the Galaxy S25 is for those who want a more compact phone. Both AMOLED displays should offer top-notch viewing experience, and your choice will boil down to which size you prefer.
Both phones feature a smooth adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and display protection. Regardless of whichever phone you pick, expect a premium viewing experience.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: performance
Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
Both phones ship with the same flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC at the helm. However, the OnePlus 13 comes with up to 24GB RAM, twice the size that the Samsung Galaxy S25 offers. This extra RAM can make a slight difference while multitasking or switching between heavy apps. Besides this, you can expect a similar performance from both devices.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: cameras
Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Rear cameras | 50MP primary camera, 12MP telephoto shooter, 10MP ultrawide lens, 8K at 30fps video | 50MP primary camera, 50MP telephoto shooter, 50MP ultrawide lens, 8K at 30fps video |
Front camera | 12MP front camera, 4K at 60fps video | 32MP front camera, 4K at 60fps video |
On paper, the OnePlus 13 has a better camera setup for both back and front than the Samsung Galaxy S25. However, real-world experience could be a different story. We will have more to share about the Galaxy S25’s camera quality in our full review. While both phones have a 50MP primary camera, the OnePlus 13 has a higher resolution telephoto shooter and ultrawide lens than the Samsung Galaxy S25. Even the front camera of the OnePlus 13 has higher megapixels than the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: battery, charging
Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Battery | 4,000mAh | 6,000mAh |
Charging speed | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless, 5W reverse wired |
The OnePlus 13 has a 2,000mAh bigger battery capacity than the Samsung Galaxy S25, which should technically offer more battery backup. That said, the compact nature of the Galaxy S25’s display means it should be able to last a full day despite featuring a 4,000mAh battery. Moreover, the OnePlus phone supports faster charging speeds for both wired and wireless charging, making it capable of refuelling the device in a jiffy.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13: software
Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 | OnePlus 13 |
Software | Android 15 with One UI, 7 years of software support | Android 15 with OxygenOS, 4 years of software support |
Both phones run on the latest Android 15 out of the box with a custom skin. The Samsung Galaxy S25 has One UI while the OnePlus 13 has OxygenOS. Samsung promises seven years of software support with the Galaxy S25 which is more than what OnePlus is promising for the OnePlus 13.
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