Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6vsOnePlus 13R
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 13R wins
Verdict
OnePlus 13R wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 13R is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 599, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and OnePlus 13R.
- OnePlus 13R takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- OnePlus 13R takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- OnePlus 13R takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- OnePlus 13R takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose OnePlus 13R if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 426 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 25 W.
- Choose OnePlus 13R if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 899 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- OnePlus 13R
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
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?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if performance matters most. It costs USD 899.
OnePlus 13R
Choose OnePlus 13R if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Pocketable design
- Elite chipset
- Fun factor
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Durability concerns
OnePlus 13R
- Flagship chipset
- 6,000 mAh battery
- Great value
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Curved screen