OnePlus OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
OnePlus OnePlus 13510 PPI #5
Samsung Galaxy S26+513 PPI #3
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
OnePlus OnePlus 134500 nits #1
Samsung Galaxy S26+2600 nits #17
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
OnePlus OnePlus 13100% #1
Samsung Galaxy S26+100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
OnePlus OnePlus 13120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 30cm. With nearly identical pixel density (510 vs 513 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage OnePlus OnePlus 13 — Similar SDR brightness (800 vs 755 nits), but the OnePlus OnePlus 13 leads in HDR peak (4500 vs 2600 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | OnePlus OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1440×3168 | 1440×3120 |
| SDR Brightness | 800 nits | 755 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2600 nits |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 510 | 513 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
All specifications
| Specification | OnePlus OnePlus 13 2025 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.82" (Better) | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1440×3168 (Better) | 1440×3120 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 510 | 513 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 17cm | 17cm |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 5:11 | 6:13 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 800 nits (Better) | 755 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 4500 nits (Better) | 2600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: OnePlus OnePlus 13 or Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has 513 PPI compared to 510 PPI for the OnePlus OnePlus 13.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 17cm for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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