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One phone thats surprised me most this year is theOnePlus 13.

The cameras are much improved, which allows it to ditch that stigma about OnePlus phones often underperforming.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Yet, it faces its toughest challenge to date with theGalaxy S25 Ultra.

Things have changed between the two, as they both get their usual year-over-year upgrades.

That way, I can really pixel peep to see which of thesebest Android phonecontenders produce the better photos.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

However, you’re free to argue that it looks a tad overexposed.

Due to its balanced exposure and deeper colors, Ill give this one to the OnePlus 13.

In more pictures than one, however, the Galaxy S25 Ultra appears to capture more of the scene.

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Regardless, theyre very close to one another in the first shots down by Bryant Park overlooking 6 Avenue.

Its a close call in my opinion, but it can go either way.

However, it struggles in neutralizing bright spots.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Apart from that, all the colors in the shot appear identical.

I think the first three sets of images represent how each phone processes zoom photos.

The OnePlus 13 shoots at a faster shutter speed and really draws out a lot of detail.

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

However, it gets strange when moving up to 30x zoom.

Theres also a stronger contrast throughout the scene with the Samsung.

This time its been narrowed by OnePlus.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Its prevalent in just about every shot, too.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra does a much better job at reproducing the colors of the scene accurately.

Im astounded by how well its 30x zoom shots hold up against the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra daytime sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 daytime sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ultrawide sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 ultrawide sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dynamic range sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 dynamic range sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 colors sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 colors sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 colors sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 colors sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 colors sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra macro sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 macro sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra macro sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 macro sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra macro sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 macro sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra macro sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 macro sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra macro sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 macro sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra selfie sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 selfie sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra selfie sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 selfie sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra selfie sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 selfie sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra portrait sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 portrait sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra portrait sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 portrait sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra portrait sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 portrait sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra portrait sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 portrait sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra portrait sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 portrait sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 zoom sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra panorama sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 panorama sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra panorama sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 panorama sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra panorama sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 panorama sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra panorama sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 panorama sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra panorama sample.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 panorama sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra low light.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

OnePlus 13 low light sample.

OnePlus 13(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)

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