Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13: Let the ultimate Black Friday deal battle begin
Round 1 — Performance
Round 2 — Cameras
The Galaxy S25 Ultra may have lost the first round, but it’s definitely the clear winner in this one. With its 200MP main camera and 50MP ultra-wide unit, it takes stunning photos with vibrant colors.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 13 with its 50MP main camera and 50MP ultra-wide snapper does take good-looking photos, but it utilizes aggressive oversharpening. Because of this, the photos aren’t very realistic; the colors pop too much, and the lighting effects are exaggerated.
In short, if cameras are the most important thing you’re after, you should go for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Round 3 — Displays
That’s a really tough one. Both phones boast AMOLED panels with up to 120Hz refresh rates. And both deliver stunning visuals with vibrant colors. The Galaxy S25 Ultra rocks a 6.9-inch screen with a 3120 x1440 resolution, while the OnePlus 13 boasts a 6.82-inch panel with a 3168 x 1440 resolution. So, the difference between the displays isn’t that huge. That being said, Samsung’s flagship scored a slightly higher brightness in our tests.
Plus, it comes with a great anti-reflective coating, delivering better visibility in bright conditions. Therefore, the winner in this round is the Galaxy S25 Ultra, though not by a huge margin.
Round 4 — Battery life and charging
However, it’s worth noting that the OnePlus 13 charges 26 minutes faster than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. So, go for the Samsung phone if you want better battery life and grab the OnePlus 13 if you prefer faster charging.
Round 5 — Software updates
Samsung promises seven years of OS updates and security patches for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while OnePlus has committed to four years of Android updates and six years of security patches. This makes the Galaxy S25 Ultra the better choice if you’re looking for a long-term investment. Therefore, Samsung’s flagship is the clear winner in this round.
Round 6 — Price
There’s a clear winner in this round as well, but this time isn’t the Ultra. While both phones are discounted on Amazon for Black Friday, you can snag the OnePlus 13 with 16GB of storage and 512GB of space for just under $800. On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage will set you back about $1,058 even with Amazon’s generous discount. Sure, you also get an S Pen when going for the Ultra, but we’re talking a difference of around $258, if my math is correct. And that’s a lot.
So, which phone should you get this Black Friday?
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