OnePlus 15
A battery pack like no other
The OnePlus 15 arrives with Qualcomm's finest processor, a humongous battery, extreme waterproofing, and some of the best cameras. It offers all this in a very unassuming body, making it one of the best flagships you should be considering going into 2026.
Pros
- New rear design looks slick
- IP69 rating
- Latest Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 SoC
- Massive 7,300mAh battery
- Ships with Android 16
Cons
- Not yet available in North America
- 1TB variant might not be globally available
- Years of OS upgrades lower than Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Still one of the best
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra needs no introduction. It's one of the best Android flagships in the market and has one of the longest software update commitments. The built-in S Pen stylus is still one of its most unique features which the OnePlus 15 lacks. It is more expensive though, but you get a lot for your money.
Pros
- Brighter, higher-res screen
- Fantastic AI integration
- Seven years of software and security updates
- Great cameras
- Built-in stylus
Cons
- Heavier than the OnePlus 15
- Comparatively slower charging speeds
- More expensive
