With so many new Android phones on the scene, competition for the top slot is fierce, but the OnePlus 13 has some advantages, offering a big bang for the buck.

It's a big phone, slightly slimmer and narrower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but also a touch taller. The move away from a curved screen to a flat one makes the OnePlus 13 feel modern - helped by its sleek design and the slim bezel framing the display.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display 6.8-inch 3168 x 1440 510 ppi, 1,600-nit 120Hz ProXDR display Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform CPU 8-core GPU Adreno 830 RAM 12/16GB Storage 256GB / 512GB Operating system OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15 Camera 50MP wide main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP 3x telephoto rear; 32MP front Weatherproofing IP68 Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 162.9x76.5x8.5mm Weight 213g

The QHD+ resolution makes it one of the sharpest around, while a peak full-screen brightness of 1600 nits in bright environments makes it easy to see what you're doing in direct sunlight. The OnePlus 13 is Netflix-certified to playback HDR10 and Dolby Vision content at up to Full HD through the app, a highlight missing from lower-cost phones. It's the first DisplayMate A++ rated screen, and content looks glorious on the panel.