The best
The OnePlus 13 is one of the best flagships of 2025. It has a stunning design with a new microfiber vegan leather back that feels great to hold and use, and the chassis has increased resilience against tumbles. You get the latest Qualcomm silicon, and the phone is among the fastest I've used. The cameras at the back hold their own against the best that Google and Samsung have to offer, you get a 6000mAh silicon battery with fast charging, and it doesn't miss out on any extras. In short, this isn't just the best OnePlus phone, but one of the best Android phones you can buy today.
For
- Outstanding hardware
- Gorgeous design with better durability
- Much better cameras
- Incredible battery life with 80W charging
- All the extras you need
Against
- Costlier than last year
- Selfie camera isn't the best
An unbeatable value
The OnePlus 13R is my choice if you need a phone that delivers the best value. It doesn't quite have the same cameras as the OnePlus 13, but that's about the only shortcoming; you still get terrific hardware, a massive 6000mAh battery, identical software, and the same number of updates. If you don't need the best auxiliary cameras, the OnePlus 13R is just as good as the regular model, and it costs $300 less.
For
- Terrific hardware
- Upgraded main camera
- Battery lasts longer than OnePlus 13
- Base model has 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Much better value
Against
- Auxiliary cameras aren't as good
- IP65 water resistance
- Takes a long time to charge
- No eSIM
