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Detailed Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13R – Who Wins?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
VS
OnePlus 13R
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
VS
OnePlus 13R
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.8 mm (6.41 inches) | 161.72 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) | 75.77 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.02 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 218 g (7.69 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue | Black, Gray |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 92.4% | 91.2% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 3300 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 903 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~2774 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5333 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | OxygenOS 15 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:10 hr | 13:49 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:32 hr | 21:40 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 160 hr | 100 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 140 | Optical, 2x |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 240FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 480 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 112° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Telephoto: 10 MP 4) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Telephoto: 50 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 24 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Samsung S5K3P9 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | 1/3.0" (≈ 0.33 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) | WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) | LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $1299 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Hall-effect sensor - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 93 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 93 | 76* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 88 |
| Battery Rating | 97 | 95 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 83 |
| Overall Review Score | 93 | 84* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1,299.00 USD
EUR
1,091.94
INR
117,902.44
NGN
1,767,984.34
JPY
202,847.94
MYR
5,110.92
CNY
9,001.42
ZAR
20,673.33
RUB
100,202.39
GBP
950.61
CHF
998.28
OnePlus 13R
$599.00 USD
EUR
503.52
INR
54,367.64
NGN
815,259.91
JPY
93,538.04
MYR
2,356.77
CNY
4,150.77
ZAR
9,532.97
RUB
46,205.72
GBP
438.35
CHF
460.33
