OnePlus has been trying to capitalize on Samsung's dominance as the best Android smartphone maker around for years. Even though OnePlus phones are almost the best Android devices out there, they are still lacking in many crucial departments. For example, the OnePlus 12 launched early this year came with an IP64 rating, an optical in-display fingerprint scanner, and 4 years of OS updates. However, OnePlus has solved many of these issues with the OnePlus 13, which could be the Chinese smartphone maker's first ever true flagship phone and finally rival Samsung's top smartphones.
OnePlus 13 expected specifications:
According to the Chinese specifications, OnePlus 13 should feature a 6.82-inch BOE
The OnePlus 13 has a triple camera setup at the back, with a 50 MP Sony LYT 808 primary sensor, a 50 MP Sony LYT600 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 50 MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32 MP Sony IMX612 front camera.
As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, with an impressive AnTuTu score of 3.18 million. The device supports up to 24 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage.
The OnePlus 13 has an IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. It also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor in the display, an upgrade from the optical sensor seen on the OnePlus 12.
The device packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support. It also supports 50W wireless charging and is compatible with magnetic charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications:
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely retain the same titanium frame as last year, making it one of the most durable phones on the market. OnePlus 13, on the other hand, will likely have an aluminum frame which, while durable, has nothing to do with titanium.
The phone is likely to come with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Glass Armor protection that should offer a less reflective and more durable display compared to the OnePlus 13.
While both the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra should have at least 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the Samsung phone could have the edge due to its faster transfer speed. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to come with UFS 4.04, which could offer double transfer speeds compared to the UFS 4.0 storage on the OnePlus 13.
Current rumors suggest that the Galaxy S25 Ultra could come with the same triple camera setup as its predecessor, which means the presence of a 200MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom and 50MP periscope lens with 5x zoom. On the front, there should be a 12MP selfie shooter.
While the OnePlus 13 has the edge on paper with a higher resolution ultra-wide-angle lens, the Galaxy S25 Ultra leaves it far behind with a 50 MP 5x periscope camera.
However, Samsung is unlikely to move to faster charging speeds and the S25 Ulta will likely come with the same 45W wired charging and 25W wireless charging. OnePlus has a big lead in this department with faster wired and wireless charging and support for magnetic charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13: Price Comparison
With the Indian government reducing import duties on smartphones and related components, Apple had significantly reduced the prices of its iPhone 16 Pro range. However, it remains to be seen if Samsung will maintain the same prices for the Galaxy S25 Ultra as last year or if a price drop could occur.
Last year, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra started at a price of ₹1,29,999 in India. For comparison, the OnePlus 12 started at ₹64,999 in the country. While the OnePlus 13 is expected to see a price hike, it should still be much cheaper than the Samsung alternative while offering many similar features. Where the OnePlus 13 may fall short compared to the S25 Ultra is the limited software support and the lack of a 5x telephoto lens.
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Published: Dec 7, 2024 3:52 PM IST
