January hasn't even ended yet and it feels like we've already seen the best Android phones of 2025. With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra  and OnePlus 13 , you're looking at two of the most complete handsets on the market right now, with both devices featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, enough RAM to power various AI tools, and other key advances that we'll likely see and hear more of later this year.

Even so, the latest from Samsung and OnePlus aren't perfect, and the most notable shortcomings are the reason why this comparison exists in the first place. To help you decide between which of the two devices to upgrade to, you'll want to consider factors like software experience, battery and charging, and the features that make each one unique. I break down the list of key buying reasons below.

Display

6.9-inch QHD LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz

6.82-inch QHD LTPO OLED with 120Hz

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

RAM/Storage12GB RAM with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB16GB with 256GB, 512GB

Battery5,000mAh with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging

6,000mAh with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging

Camera 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto (5x), 10MP telephoto (3x), 12MP selfie