The best OnePlus phones in 2024

While there isn’t long to wait until the arrival of the OnePlus 12, the next-generation smartphone from the Chinese tech brand, the best you buy right now is without a doubt the OnePlus 11. For a reasonable price compared to other Android flagships, you get a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, lightning-quick charging, and a crystal-clear 120Hz AMOLED display. That’s a lot of bang for your buck.

This impressive screen helps to make the OnePlus 11 the best phone to come from the manufacturer to date. To match an impressive display, the smartphone boasts a 13-hour battery life. Then there’s the RAM and chipset. Combine these with the storage, and you have a powerful device that can smoothly run streaming services, games, and multitasking. There are many phones out there that share the same tech, but most cost more than $1,000.

While there’s no denying that the OnePlus 11 is a great smartphone, we do have to point out that there is a slight downgrade when it comes to the camera. It caps at a two-times zoom, while the OnePlus 10 Pro has a 3.3-times zoom. Still, the camera on the OnePlus 11 does rival other high-end devices, and it’s more than capable of taking pictures worthy of showing off on your Instagram account.

In a strange move for a flagship device, the OnePlus 11 is missing wireless charging. This isn’t a deal breaker, but for some, the convenience of wireless charging makes it a sought-after feature.

Read our full OnePlus 11 5G review.

Although the OnePlus 11 reigns supreme as the best OnePlus phone, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider its predecessor when selecting your new device. This cell phone has a slightly better camera than the latest OnePlus device, and that alone means you might want to consider the OnePlus 10 Pro, particularly if you like to take pictures, capture videos, and unleash your creative side.

Like a lot of other phones out there, there are multiple prices for this model available depending on how much storage you need – up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB.

With a 5000 mAh battery, you know the charge in your device will last. But, if it’s pure power that you’re after, you might want to spend a bit more money and go for the OnePlus 11. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is still an impressive piece of equipment, and when you combine that with the beautiful display, incredible camera, and solid battery, it’s hard to argue that you can get a better value for money.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is a great smartphone that meets the needs of mobile gamers and content creators while also offering all the basic features, including 5G, for those who are after a high-performing phone for general use. However, its charging capabilities trail behind the OnePlus 10T, so that’s something to bear in mind should fully charging the phone in ten minutes matter to you.

OnePlus might not be known for gaming phones per se – unless you count the Genshin Impact theme phones the company makes – but the company’s devices can work a treat while you bust out the best mobile games.

The OnePlus 10T, complete with a cooling system for long play sessions, a solid chipset in the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and a pre-installed hyperboost gaming engine that enables a GPA frame stabilizer is the best gaming phone they offer. Yes, this thing is capable of much more than just running Candy Crush.

Of course, there are other features that help to make this one of the best OnePlus phones you can buy. For instance, the smartphone operates at an impressive speed – though the OnePlus 11 does admittedly nudge out in front due to a slightly superior chipset – and boasts a sleek design that makes it look much more expensive than it actually is.

Finally, I feel the need to mention that not only does the OnePlus 10T feature a stunning display that rivals the latest flagship OnePlus device, but it also features superior charging that gives you a full day’s power in just ten minutes – yet another reason to buy it if you’re after a gaming phone, if you ask me.

Let’s get the most awkward thing about the OnePlus Nord 2T out of the way. It’s not readily available in the US. While this is objectively quite annoying for those who are after this device, just like with the best Xiaomi phones, you can get this cell phone through third-party sellers, though that does mean that its initial price is likely to increase.

Still, if you can get your hands on this device, it’s perhaps the best phone for those on a budget. One of its most appealing traits is the impressive recharge speeds, even with the lack of wireless charging.

The screen refresh rate sits at 90Hz, and while that might not contend with some of the big hitters on this list, it does still put the OnePlus Nord 2T above other phones that match a similar budget. Typically, phones between $300 and $500 cap out at a screen refresh rate of 60Hz. Not only does the phone have impressive refresh rates for its price, but OnePlus integrated it with the same charging power as its heavy-hitting devices, like the OnePlus 10 Pro, so this budget phone also has superior charging on its side.

In terms of cameras, the OnePlus Nord 2T has a decent setup for a budget phone. The 50MP main camera, coupled with the 8MP ultrawide and 2MP mono cameras, does mean it offers a decent camera setup for its price range.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G just about makes it onto this list as it’s an affordable way to get 5G. I’d go so far as to say that’s one of the most appealing aspects of the phone. You see, this smartphone can’t contend with the likes of the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro when it comes to power and the like, but it is a standout amongst similar devices from other manufacturers.

This device is also readily available in the US, so consumers stateside don’t have to worry about the struggle that may come with getting their hands on a OnePlus Nord 2T. The Nord 2T is the superior device, though that superiority does come with upwards of parting with at least an extra $150. However, that extra cost can also net you up to an extra 6GB of RAM and double the storage capacity.

The cheap 5G capabilities and reasonable systems make this phone a worthy purchase for those seeking to pick up a smartphone without the eye-watering cost of a top-of-the-range Samsung or iPhone. The OnePlus Nord N20 also has a luscious display, so while it clearly doesn’t match up to other devices in most ways, there are still aspects that make it a bargain grab.

While the OnePlus Nord N30 isn’t likely to win any awards for innovation or outstanding features, it comes in at a very reasonable price with specs that are good for a first phone. If you’re looking to get your child their first cell phone, this device is a good one to consider as its 5000 mAh battery ensures it will hold its charge all day, meaning your loved one can get hold of you with ease.

Furthermore, the 6.72-inch IPS LCD 120Hz offers a nice display that’s easy on the eyes. Match that with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and you have a device that fits all of the basic needs of a cell phone. However, the reason we say this is a good first phone is because the chipset leaves much to be desired, so should you need a phone that can hold its own with gaming, this isn’t the phone for you.

Plus, when not using the wide camera, the OnePlus Nord N30 5G doesn’t take great pictures. Again, a decent camera isn’t a necessity, making it a good choice for a first-time cell phone owner.

Is the OnePlus Open the best OnePlus foldable phone by default as it’s the only one? Yes. But that doesn’t mean it’s not also a brilliant device. We’ve looked at a huge range of the best foldable phones on the market and the OnePlus Open has the largest screen of them all. Plus, the screen is a bright and vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, making it well-suited to watching movies on the go or gaming to your heart’s content.

Having such a massive screen can make this device a little unwieldy at times, but overall the phone is lightweight, compact, and portable. The size is a worthy sacrifice to be able to multitask on your mini-tablet using the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

We’ve noted that the battery isn’t quite as beefy as the OnePlus 11, but it’s still nothing to sniff at, especially considering it’s powering twice as many displays.

We finally got our hands on this Keqing-themed phone and it doesn’t disappoint. This brand partnership doesn’t sacrifice quality either – the 12R is the slimmed-down version of the company’s latest flagship model, squeezing the beefy battery and chipset needed for quality mobile gaming time into a pocket-friendly model.

With an incredible 4500 nits peak brightness, you’ll never struggle to see your screen, while the OnePlus 12R’s 2160 Hz PWM dimming ensures that you’re taking care of your eyesight. Plus, there’s no fear of your phone turning to molten lava in your hands thanks to the next-gen vapor chamber cooling system.

Of course, as a new flagship model, the OnePlus 12R is pretty pricey despite being cheaper than the standard OnePlus 12, it’s still roughly $50 more than the non-Keqing model thanks to the waifu tax. That being said, you can see in our full review just how many exclusive extras you get alongside the phone itself.

Read our full OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact edition review.