Galaxy S23 Ultra vs OnePlus 13s: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus 13s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S23 Ultra
OnePlus 13s
OnePlus 13s wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraGalaxy S23 Ultra10091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieOnePlus 13s6088
- BatteryOnePlus 13s8694
- DisplayTie8888
- ConnectivityOnePlus 13s8895
- SecurityGalaxy S23 Ultra10057
- ValueOnePlus 13s5568
- OnePlus 13s has the bigger battery5,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- OnePlus 13s charges faster80W vs 45W
- Galaxy S23 Ultra has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Galaxy S23 Ultra has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.32"
- OnePlus 13s is lighter185 g vs 234 g
- OnePlus 13s launched cheaper$699 vs $1,199
- OnePlus 13s has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- OnePlus 13s has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- OnePlus 13s has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- OnePlus 13s has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
- Galaxy S23 Ultra is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP65
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄OnePlus 13s wins — BeastScore 88.5/100
The OnePlus 13s is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (80W vs 45W). The Galaxy S23 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP · Brighter screen: 2,200 nits vs 1,600 nits
Larger battery: 5,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 80W vs 45W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S23 Ultra or OnePlus 13s?
The OnePlus 13s is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (80W vs 45W). The Galaxy S23 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Galaxy S23 Ultra 87.8/100, OnePlus 13s 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 13s?
Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. OnePlus 13s has a 6.32-inch display and 5850 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 13s compare for speed?
Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 90/100 for performance; OnePlus 13s scores 90/100.
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