I've used the OnePlus 13 for six weeks and after using many other new phones — including Galaxy S25 Ultra — this is why it's still my favorite Android phone.

OnePlus has evolved as a brand over the last few years, from budget flagships to making inroads in the proper flagship segment. As the company shed the weight of its past image of "flagship killer," it became more welcoming towards adopting technologies it once refused to add to its phones,

The OnePlus 13 has been my Android phone of choice for so many weeks, and I don't know how any other phone will match it for stickiness. Here's why. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The latest OnePlus 12R update includes BeaconLink, which is an app that allows for Bluetooth calling when you don't have a network signal.

OnePlus started, and arguably defined, the idea of the flagship-killer smartphone. Has it rediscovered that killer instinct with the OnePlus 13R?

The upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro should borrow these two features from the OnePlus 13 to solve some of its persisting issues.

OnePlus 13 is equipped with Android 15 and OxygenOS 15 right from the start. The device is set to receive four years of significant Android updates and will also benefit from six years of security patches in the future.

These phones, which start at $899 and $599 respectively, also bring power-related features to the table that its Android competitors don’t yet match: Superfast charging and huge batteries. OnePlus also remains my pick as the best phone for iPhone users who want to switch to Android.

The BeaconLink app allows users to call nearby people even if they don't have an internet connection or mobile signal.

Google has launched the first Android 16 beta to developers and early adopters, providing insight into what the OS will bring later this year. A post on the official Android Developers Blog reveals multiple quality-of-life changes, such as ending screen orientation and resizability restrictions for apps "on large screens."

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the highest starting price for any slab phone these days, even more expensive than the iPhone 16 Pro Max which starts at

OnePlus 13R is the second big phone to launch in the market this year and this one has a lot riding on its flagship aspirations.