Galaxy S25 VS OnePlus 13R

87

Galaxy S25

6.2-inch AMOLED 120Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 4000mAh · 50MP · IP68

$799

MSRP

85

OnePlus 13R

6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 6000mAh · 50MP · IP65

$599

MSRP

$749.97

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Our verdict

The Galaxy S25 takes the performance lead, 2% ahead overall, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite and an AnTuTu score of 2,920,032.

On value the OnePlus 13R stands out at $599, pairing a 50MP main camera with a 6000mAh battery.

For most buyers the OnePlus 13R is the smarter choice.

Performance winner

Galaxy S25

2% faster overall

Best value for money

OnePlus 13R

13% better value per dollar

Galaxy S25 best for

Raw performance

2% faster overall

Overview

The Galaxy S25 comes out ahead overall, scoring 87 to the OnePlus 13R's 85. Priced at $799 against $599, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

Performance

For raw speed the Galaxy S25 takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 2,920,032 against 2,050,000, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

Cameras

The Galaxy S25 pairs a 50MP main camera with optical zoom and a 12MP front sensor. The OnePlus 13R answers with 50MP, zoom and a 16MP selfie camera.

Battery and charging

Battery favours the OnePlus 13R, with a 6000mAh cell against 4000mAh. For refills the OnePlus 13R is quickest at 80W, spending less time tied to a charger.

Display

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The Galaxy S25 measures 6.2" and peaks at 2600 nits, while the OnePlus 13R is 6.78" and reaches 4500 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Which should you buy

Overall the OnePlus 13R is the one we would steer most buyers toward. Consider the Galaxy S25 instead if raw performance matters more to you.

battery

Battery
4000mAh
6000mAh
Wired charging
25W
80W

camera

Main camera
50MP
50MP
Ultrawide
12MP
8MP
Front camera
12MP
16MP
Max video
8K30
4K60

display

Display size
6.2"
6.78"
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
LTPO AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
2600 nits
4500 nits
Resolution
2340x1080
2780x1264

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM
12GB
12GB
Storage
128GB
256GB

Physical

Weight
162g
206g
Thickness
7.2mm
8.02mm
Water resistance
IP68
IP65

software

OS updates
7 years
4 years

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
9,494 pts
6,950 pts
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
3,041 pts
2,250 pts
AnTuTu v11
2,920,032 pts
2,050,000 pts

Frequently asked questions

Is the Galaxy S25 better than the OnePlus 13R?

Overall the Galaxy S25 scores 87 out of 100 against the OnePlus 13R's 85, so it edges ahead on our combined rating. Even so, the two are close enough that price, size and your preferred ecosystem should also guide the decision.

Which has the better camera, the Galaxy S25 or the OnePlus 13R?

The Galaxy S25 has the stronger camera on paper, leading with a 50MP main sensor and optical zoom. Both take excellent photos, but the Galaxy S25 offers more reach and flexibility.

Which has better battery life, the Galaxy S25 or the OnePlus 13R?

The OnePlus 13R carries the larger 6000mAh battery against 4000mAh, and the OnePlus 13R charges fastest at 80W. For heavy all-day use the OnePlus 13R is the safer bet.

Which is faster, the Galaxy S25 or the OnePlus 13R?

In benchmarks the Galaxy S25 is quicker, posting an AnTuTu score of 2,920,032 against 2,050,000 thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both handle everyday tasks smoothly, but the Galaxy S25 pulls ahead in demanding games.

Should I buy the Galaxy S25 or the OnePlus 13R?

For most buyers the OnePlus 13R is the smarter pick, balancing performance, features and price. Choose the Galaxy S25 if raw performance is your priority.

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