Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13R with specs, performance, price in sight

OnePlus 13R saves buyers $200 for being listed at $600 for the base-tier with 256GB of storage
An undated image of OnePlus 13R. — OnePlus community
An undated image of OnePlus 13R. — OnePlus community

The internet was under an ear-piercing buzz when the Galaxy S25 hit the market earlier this month, but what caused a split in its fanbase exactly a week after this was the not-so-remarkable launch of OnePlus 13R.

The Galaxy S series has a history of winning over hearts for its unmatched performance at a price point many struggle to afford, the OnePlus 13R also grabbed headlines with for bringing compelling performance.

The most notable wedge between the two is that the Galaxy S25 comes at least for $800 for the base variant offering 128GB of storage. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13R saves buyers $200 for being listed at $600 for the base-tier with 256GB of storage. What adds to its appeal is that it offers a minimum of $100 trade-in discount for any device in any condition.

If you've been awaiting a subtle comparison between the two devices while not keeping in view the difference in screen sizes, then your pursuit should come to a halt here as Gadinsider has curated a table below comprising the entire vast array of the specs of both the Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13R, making sure you don't make an uninformed decision before making a purchase. 

SpecificationsOnePlus 13RGalaxy S25
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Display typeOLED, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
Display dimensions6.78", 19.8:96.2"
Resolution2780 × 1264 2340 x 1080
RAM12 or 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB
Storage256GB or 512GB128GB, 256GB or 512GB
Battery6,000mAh4,000mAh
Charge speed 55W 25W
Charging optionsUSB-C wired USB-C Wired, Qi wireless
OSAndroid 15 and OxygenOS 15.0 Android 15 and One UI 7
Front camera16MP f/2.4 12MP f/2.2
Rear camera50MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 50MP f/2.0 2x telephoto50MP f/1.8 main, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 10MP f/2.4 3x telephoto
Cellular connectivity

Sub-6

Sub-6 & mmWave 5G
ColoursNebula Noir and Astral Trail Silver Shadow, Navy, Icy Blue, Mint