OnePlus 15R
A step too far down
The OnePlus 15R is a step-down from the OnePlus 15, but in some ways, it's also a step-down from the previous generation value OnePlus 13R. It has some wonderful features, including a stunning OLED screen, incredible battery life, and supreme durability. But there are also a few things we can't ignore.
Pros
- Fantastic OLED screen with virtually no flicker
- Extremely durable
- Lots of useful AI features including Mind Space
- Amazing battery life
Cons
- Boring design
- Missing the telephoto lens from the OnePlus 13
- More expensive than predecessor
Google Pixel 9a
A top-notch value experience
If you want a great phone that doesn't cost a fortune but still affords top-notch features with AI, performance, cameras, and more, the Google Pixel 9a remains a fantastic choice. While it's coming up to a year old and may soon be replaced by the Google Pixel 10a, it still provides tremendous value.
Pros
- Tremendous value for dollar
- Tons of Gemini features found in higher end phones
- Seven years of software and security updates
- Excels with Macro Photos
Cons
- Coming up on a year old already
- Very limited internal storage
- Low-light photography isn't great
- Slow to charge
