The technical specifications show differences in processors, cameras, batteries, charging, dimensions and productivity features, while both phones offer premium displays, 5G connectivity and high-speed storage.
General
Both smartphones support 5G connectivity, dual Nano-SIM configurations and premium construction. OnePlus 13 is lighter, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses a titanium frame and includes an integrated S Pen.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Model | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Manufacturer | OnePlus | Samsung |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5/8.9 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g / 213 g depending on colour | 232 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 and IP69 | IP68 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic in-display | Ultrasonic in-display |
| S Pen | No | Yes |
| India launch status | Active | Brand-discontinued with remaining stock |
Display and design
Both phones offer high-resolution displays with 120Hz refresh rates and high peak brightness. OnePlus 13 uses an LTPO 4.1 ProXDR panel, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology with Corning Gorilla Armor.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Display size | 6.82-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Display type | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 1 to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | Up to 4,500 nits | Up to 2,600 nits |
| Touch sampling rate | Up to 240Hz | Up to 240Hz |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 16M colours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid | HDR10+ |
| Display protection | Ceramic Guard | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic in-display | Ultrasonic in-display |
Pro tip: Choose OnePlus 13 for its newer display technology and higher stated peak brightness. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra suits users who value the S Pen, flat display and Galaxy productivity features.
Performance and software
OnePlus 13 uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite platform with up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM. Both use fast UFS 4.0 storage.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Oryon octa-core, up to 4.32GHz | Octa-core, up to 3.39GHz |
| Manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| User interface | OxygenOS 15 | One UI 6.1 |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Camera
OnePlus 13 uses three 50MP rear cameras, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra combines a 200MP primary camera with ultra-wide and two telephoto cameras for a wider range of focal lengths.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP | 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Main camera | 50MP Sony LYT-808, OIS | 200MP wide, OIS |
| Telephoto camera | 50MP, 3x optical, OIS | 10MP, 3x optical, OIS |
| Additional telephoto | Not available | 50MP, 5x optical, OIS |
| Digital zoom | Up to 120x | Up to 100x |
| Front camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| Rear video recording | Up to 8K at 30fps | Up to 8K at 30fps |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Hasselblad camera tuning | Yes | No |
Storage and connectivity
Both smartphones offer UFS 4.0 storage, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 and NFC. OnePlus 13 also includes an infrared remote control, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra adds UWB support.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| UWB | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | No | No |
| IR blaster | Yes | No |
| OTG | Yes | Yes |
Battery and other
OnePlus 13 has a larger battery and faster charging than Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Both support wireless charging, stereo speakers, high-end security and strong water and dust protection.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W SUPERVOOC | 45 W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50 W AIRVOOC | 15 W wireless |
| Reverse wireless charging | 10 W | 4.5 W |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Water and dust protection | IP68 and IP69 | IP68 |
| S Pen | No | Yes |