OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 makes a strong first impression with a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED that runs at 120Hz and reaches a dazzling 4,500 nits of peak brightness, the highest figure in this group. The design is sleek and the build feels premium.

At around 210 grams it is a large but well-balanced phone, and the sharp 3168 by 1440 panel is excellent for video and gaming. Strong water resistance adds peace of mind for a device you will use everywhere.

Inside is the Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12GB of RAM, and it flies, posting an AnTuTu score above 3.1 million that puts it right at the top of the Android field. Games, multitasking and heavy apps all run without a hint of slowdown.

OnePlus has long focused on fluid, responsive software, and combined with this chip the result is one of the fastest-feeling phones you can buy, with plenty of headroom for years of demanding use.

The camera system uses a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide and a 3x optical telephoto, tuned in partnership with Hasselblad for pleasing colour. The 32MP front camera is sharp for selfies.

It is a very capable set that handles most situations well, and it records video up to 8K. While it does not quite reach the versatility of the Galaxy Ultra's zoom, it is more than good enough for the vast majority of shots.

This is where the OnePlus 13 pulls ahead. A huge 6,000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day, and 80W wired charging refills it remarkably quickly, with 50W wireless charging on top.

For anyone who hates battery anxiety or forgets to charge overnight, this combination of a big cell and very fast charging is the standout feature of the phone.

OnePlus offers a solid update commitment and its clean, fast OxygenOS software, and crucially the phone undercuts the big-name flagships on price. That is why its value score is the highest in this group.

Buy it if you want top-tier performance and class-leading battery life without paying Ultra money. If you specifically need the longest camera zoom, the best long-term update promise or a stylus, a Samsung or Pixel flagship may suit you better. Throw in fast, reliable connectivity and a generous amount of base storage, and the OnePlus 13 is a complete package that feels like more phone than its price tag suggests.