Head to head
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 leads 13 to 2 on the 15 rankable specs and costs $400 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 2 to 13
Buy the OnePlus 13.
- Leads 13 of 15 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes 2.
- Weight: 213 g vs 232 g
- Size: 6.82 inches vs 6.8 inches
- It is also $400 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · S Pen (integrated, IP68)Trips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoClear:OnePlus 13 · Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in…
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · 7 major OS versions + 7 years securityTrips:OnePlus 13 · 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years se…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Samsung
232 g
OnePlus
213 g (7.51 oz)
Size
Samsung
6.8 inches
OnePlus
6.82 inches
Chipset≠
Samsung
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
RAM
Samsung
12 GB
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB)
Max optical zoom
Samsung
5x optical (10x lossless / 100x digital)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital)
Capacity
Samsung
5,000 mAh
OnePlus
6,000 mAh
True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
OnePlus 13
Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check
One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.
One-Handed Palm Reach
6.8" display with 79.0mm wide squared edges (stretches palms)
Standard smartphone width
Desk Typing Table Wobble
Individual camera lens rings cause corner wobble on flat tables
Corner camera bump causes minor wobble
Pocket Weight & Heft
232g (substantial titanium brick)
Standard phone weight
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Samsung: What to watch for
- Ergonomics
Sharp 90-degree squared corners dig aggressively into palms.
- Hardware Quirk
Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor glass smudges easily with skin oils.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 213 g (7.51 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Build | Gorilla Armor front and back, titanium frame | Aluminum frame with Crystal Shield glass front and ceramic/glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min) | IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure water resistant |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow (plus exclusives) | Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn |
| Stylus | S Pen (integrated, IP68) | No |
Display
leads 4-0| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, flat | 2K Oriental LTPO AMOLED (DisplayMate A++) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.82 inches (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 (QHD+) | 3168 × 1440 (2K ProXDR) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | ~505 ppi | 510 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz LTPO | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits peak | 4,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor, anti-reflective | OnePlus Crystal Shield Ceramic Glass |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable) | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 major OS versions + 7 years security | 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years security updates |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520) | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.32 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 4.0 | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) |
| Storage options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
6 differences| Main | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm, 1/1.3", OIS, multi-direction PDAF (wins this row: higher) | 50 MP Sony LYT-808 (f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° | 50 MP (f/2.0, 15mm, 120° FOV, AF macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x + 50 MP 5x periscope (both OIS) | 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto (f/2.6, 73mm, 1/1.95", multi-prism, OIS) (wins this row: higher) |
| Max optical zoom | 5x optical (10x lossless / 100x digital) (wins this row: higher) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and both telephotos | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 8K 30 fps, 4K 120 fps, HDR10+ | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, punch-hole | 32 MP (f/2.4, 21mm, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 45 W (charger sold separately) | 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in 36 min) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Qi / Fast Wireless | 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W Wireless PowerShare | 10W reverse wireless charging |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo tuned by AKG | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
6 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on US model) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet) | Yes (360° omnidirectional NFC antenna) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + face unlock | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | S Pen button, programmable side key | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | S Pen, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI, Vision Booster | 6,000 mAh Glacier Silicon-Carbon battery, 100W fast charging, IP69 rating, Hasselblad Master Camera System, Alert Slider |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Android flagship with S Pen, 200MP camera, 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED, and seven years of OS updates.
- S Pen built in
- 200MP main + 5x periscope telephoto
- 7 years of OS and security updates
What you give up
- Larger and heavier than iPhone 16 Pro
- No charger in the box
- Flat 6.8-inch body is harder one-handed
Pick this one if
OnePlus 13
Flagship power smartphone featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite, massive 6,000 mAh Glacier battery with 100W charging, IP68/IP69 rating, and Hasselblad triple 50MP cameras.
- Massive 6,000 mAh Silicon-Carbon Glacier battery with 100W wired / 50W wireless charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship performance with up to 24GB RAM options
- Stunning 2K 120Hz ProXDR display with 4,500 nits peak brightness and IP69 water/dust resistance
What you give up
- USB-C cable in box requires proprietary SuperVOOC charger for top speeds
- Thick circular camera island design
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the OnePlus 13.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus 13.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus 13.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ↗ · OnePlus 13 ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 costs $400 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the OnePlus 13?
For photos, buy the OnePlus 13. Leads 3 of 5 rankable photos specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes 2. Ultrawide: 50 MP vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 33 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.