Oppo Reno13 ProvsSamsung Galaxy S25
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Oppo Reno13 Pro wins
Verdict
Oppo Reno13 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Oppo Reno13 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 549, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,050,000 pts).
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Display — led by screen size (6.83 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S25 takes Camera — led by video score (95 pts).
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (5,800 mAh).
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Price — led by price (549 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want…
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.83 in vs 6.2 in.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 416 ppi.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want a lower price — 549 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,050,000 pts vs 1,400,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a better camera — 138 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Oppo Reno13 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S25
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Oppo Reno13 Pro
Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 549, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if camera matters most. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Oppo Reno13 Pro
- 3.5x telephoto
- 5,800 mAh battery
- 80 W charging
- Dimensity 8350 is mid-tier
- No wireless charging
- UI has bloatware
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Compact size, flagship chip
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 4,000 mAh battery is modest
- 25 W wired charging
- 128 GB base storage