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You’ll find the best OnePlus phones among the best Android phones<\/a> overall, thanks to their great performance and competitive prices.<\/p>\n

The OnePlus 15<\/a> and the OnePlus 15R<\/a>, released in November last year, stand as the best phones in this list. Both phones have a lot to offer users, especially when it comes to battery life, with the OnePlus 15 being the first phone to offer a two-day battery life. We also have the Nord N30<\/a> from OnePlus’ budget line-up, which could be all the phone you need for only a small investment.<\/p>\n

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if you’ve found that both Apple and Samsung are offering diminishing returns when it comes to hardware and software improvements, then OnePlus might be the place for you. So, take a look at our guide to see if one of these devices is perfect for you.<\/p>\n

The best OnePlus phones you can buy<\/p>\n

\nWhy you can trust Tom’s Guide<\/p>\n

Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what’s best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

The best OnePlus phone overall<\/p>\n

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The best OnePlus phone ever<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/p>\n

Screen size: 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED<\/p>\n

Refresh rate: 1-120Hz adaptive, maximum 165Hz in gaming<\/p>\n

Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<\/p>\n

RAM \/ Storage: 12GB\/16GB, 256GB\/512GB<\/p>\n

Rear \/ front cameras: 50MP main (f\/1.8), 50MP ultrawide (f\/2), 50MP telephoto (f\/2.8) with 3.5x optical zoom<\/p>\n

Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 25:13<\/p>\n

Charging speed: 100W wired, 50W wireless<\/p>\n

Reasons to buy+<\/p>\n

Record-setting battery life performance<\/p>\n

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Super smooth 165GHz refresh rate<\/p>\n

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Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip<\/p>\n

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Charming, minimalist design<\/p>\n

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Satisfying OnePlus AI features and tools<\/p>\n

Reasons to avoid-<\/p>\n

Soft selfie camera<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

Screen could be brighter<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15 takes everything we loved about the OnePlus 13 and pushes it to 11. Not only is this a stylish-looking phone with an excellent collection of hardware specs, but OnePlus has also exceeded anything we’ve seen in a battery thanks to the introduction of silicone carbon cells. We’re talking about a battery life that hits a total of 25 hours when we tested it, outpacing anything from Samsung and Apple.<\/p>\n

Other standout features are exactly what you’d expect, including the newly-increased 100W wired charging speed, the return of 50W wireless charging, and the power of the newly-minted Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. That means that your phone will last longer than ever, to the point you might even forget to charge it.<\/p>\n

You can’t forget about the influx of AI features either, which cover everything you would ever want, or the excellent display that’s as impressive as ever.<\/p>\n

Read our full OnePlus 15 review<\/a><\/p>\n

The best OnePlus phone value<\/p>\n

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An affordable gaming powerhouse<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/p>\n

Screen size: 6.83-inch OLED <\/p>\n

Refresh rate: 165Hz adaptive<\/p>\n

Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5<\/p>\n

RAM \/ Storage: 12GB \/ 256GB<\/p>\n

Rear \/ Front cameras: 50MP main (f\/1.8), 8MP ultrawide (f\/2.2)\/32MP selfie (f\/2.0)<\/p>\n

Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 18:49<\/p>\n

Charging speed: 80W (US) \/ 100W (international)<\/p>\n

Reasons to buy+<\/p>\n

Brilliant battery and speedy charging<\/p>\n

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165HZ display on par with regular OnePlus 15<\/p>\n

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Tough and beautiful design<\/p>\n

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Flagship-level performance thanks to Snapdragon chipset<\/p>\n

Reasons to avoid-<\/p>\n

Most expensive OnePlus R model ever<\/p>\n

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Telephoto camera is MIA<\/p>\n

The OnePlus 15R charts an unusual path. Previous phones in OnePlus’ R-series have been simply more accessibly-priced versions of its main numbered flagship phones. But rather than be a cheaper version of the excellent OnePlus 15, the 15R has a whole new focus instead.<\/p>\n

The OnePlus 15R moves towards a focus on offering one of the best gaming experiences for the series, thanks to the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the bright, colorful display. The Battery life remains fantastic, breaking company records thanks to the 7,400 mAh battery.<\/p>\n

While the OnePlus 15R might not be as affordable as other R-series phones, it more than makes up for it thanks to the improved hardware. On that note, it’s still not as expensive as many other devices that feature a similar level of hardware and specs, making it still relatively affordable.<\/p>\n

Read our full OnePlus 15R review<\/a><\/p>\n

The best budget OnePlus phone<\/p>\n

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A good cheap 5G option<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/p>\n

Screen size: 6.72-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080)<\/p>\n

Refresh rate: 120Hz<\/p>\n

Chipset: Snapdragon 695<\/p>\n

RAM \/ Storage: 8GB \/ 128GB, expandable<\/p>\n

Rear \/ Front cameras: 108MP (f\/1.7) main, 2MP (f\/2.4) monochrome, 2MP (f\/2.4) macro \/ 16MP (f\/2.4)<\/p>\n

Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 12:30 (120Hz); 12:42 (60Hz)<\/p>\n

Charging speed: 50W wired<\/p>\n

Reasons to buy+<\/p>\n

Good battery life<\/p>\n

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Smooth display, especially for price<\/p>\n

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Fast charging<\/p>\n

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Low price<\/p>\n

Reasons to avoid-<\/p>\n

Subpar cameras without ultrawide lens<\/p>\n

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Weak chipset<\/p>\n

The OnePlus Nord N30 5G (or OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite<\/a> if you’re outside the U.S.) is very affordable but still spoils you in some areas. Most notably it gives you 50W charging and a 120Hz display in a device that costs less than $300. If you combine that with the strong battery life, and you are literally getting more bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

However, no cheap phone is perfect and the OnePlus Nord N30 5G has limited itself in one conventional way. As it stands, the phone’s biggest limitation is photo quality, which could be a dealbreaker for some of you. This is unfortunately the literal price of making a cheap phone, as is the Nord N30’s low-powered chipset. So hopefully if you want to save money, you will focus on the great display, charging and battery instead.<\/p>\n

Read our full OnePlus Nord N30 5G review<\/a><\/p>\n

Also tested<\/p>\n

While we’ve basically run the gamut of all OnePlus’ current smartphone offerings, there are a few still worth singling out for being good, albeit in more limited ways.<\/p>\n

What to look for in a OnePlus phone<\/p>\n

When shopping for the best OnePlus phones, keep in mind that OnePlus divides its smartphone product line into two different categories. The more expensive OnePlus flagships usually cost $700 and up and pack in the best features OnePlus has to offer. OnePlus Nord devices are the phone maker\u2019s budget devices \u2014 prices are lower and features are scaled back, though you\u2019ll still find a few notable capabilities.<\/p>\n

OnePlus has made exactly one foldable phone, the OnePlus Open<\/a>, which launched in 2023. It was a revelation at the time compared to rival foldables, but Samsung, Google<\/a> and others have now caught up. Why OnePlus hasn’t launched a sequel, we don’t know, but we can only hope it does so, once again using tech pioneered by its partners over at Oppo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There’s also the T-series phones to keep in mind. These haven’t been sold in the U.S. or Europe for some time, but we wish that would change since the current OnePlus 15T seems like a rare example of a small premium Android phone<\/a>. OnePlus has used its T models to try other spins on its flagship models, such as more powerful chipsets or faster charging, so there’s no guarantee that this approach will last for long. But it’s always worth checking out if you’re shopping OnePlus handsets.<\/p>\n

How we test the best OnePlus phones<\/p>\n

We take the same approach to finding the best OnePlus phones as we do any smartphone we review, running various tests and benchmarks. We use Geekbench 6 to measure overall performance and 3DMark Wild Life to test graphics performance. For real-world testing, we use Adobe Premier Rush to transcode a video, timing how long it takes. (This test does not work on all devices due to app compatibility issues.)<\/p>\n

Swipe to scroll horizontallyPerformance benchmarksRow 0 – Cell 0 <\/p>\n

Geekbench 6 (single-core \/ multicore)<\/p>\n

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited (FPS)<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15<\/p>\n

3,618 \/ 11,116<\/p>\n

173.83<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15R<\/p>\n

2,691 \/ 9,502<\/p>\n

27.96<\/p>\n

OnePlus Nord N30 5G<\/p>\n

690 \/ 2,011<\/p>\n

7.2<\/p>\n

In our lab, we test the brightness of the phone\u2019s display as well as how colorful each screen is (using both the sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut). We measure color accuracy as well.<\/p>\n

Swipe to scroll horizontallyDisplay benchmarksRow 0 – Cell 0 <\/p>\n

sRGB (%)<\/p>\n

DCI-P3 (%)<\/p>\n

Delta-E<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15<\/p>\n

111.8<\/p>\n

79.2<\/p>\n

0.29<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15R<\/p>\n

115.2<\/p>\n

81.6<\/p>\n

0.29<\/p>\n

OnePlus Nord N30 5G<\/p>\n

152.7<\/p>\n

108.2<\/p>\n

0.09<\/p>\n

We have a custom battery test in which we have phones surf the web continuously over a cellular connection, timing how long it takes until they run out of power. We also time how quickly a phone can recharge, checking the battery status after 15 and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Swipe to scroll horizontallyBattery life benchmarkRow 0 – Cell 0 <\/p>\n

Battery life (Hrs:Mins)<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15<\/p>\n

25:13<\/p>\n

OnePlus 15R<\/p>\n

21:54<\/p>\n

OnePlus Nord N30 5G<\/p>\n

12:42<\/p>\n

Finally, to test cameras, we take the best OnePlus phones out into the field and shoot photos of landscapes, portraits, night images and other shots. We compare those shots to similar images captured by phones with comparable specs and prices.<\/p>\n

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