It started as a small enthusiast brand back in 2014, but OnePlus has quickly exploded into a mainstream hit that’s responsible for making some of the best Android smartphones every year. If you know you want to buy a OnePlus phone but aren’t sure which model to get, we’ve got a quick list to help you decide which one is right for you!
Superb value
OnePlus 7T
Staff pick
The OnePlus 7T is the latest offering in OnePlus’s lineup, and while it may not technically be the most impressive, it is the phone we recommend most people buy. It has a stunning 90Hz AMOLED display with a 2400×1080 resolution, three rear cameras that allow for a lot of photography opportunities, a fast in-screen fingerprint sensor, and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855+ CPU paired with 8GB of RAM.
$499 at OnePlus
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OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren
If price isn’t a concern for you and you just want to get your hands on the most capable OnePlus phone available, turn your attention towards the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren. Specs-wise, you’re getting a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, pop-up selfie camera, triple rear cameras, and the Snapdragon 855+ processor. You’re also getting access to T-Mobile’s 5G network, along with a special McLaren-inspired design.
$900 at T-Mobile
Cheapest there is
OnePlus 6T
Released in late-2018, the OnePlus 6T is still being sold on OnePlus’s website as the company’s most affordable smartphone offering in the U.S. Despite its age, the 6T still has a lot to offer. There’s a 6.41-inch AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, and 8GB of RAM. You are missing out on the sleek 90Hz display tech, but if you want that sweet OnePlus experience while spending as little as possible, the 6T delivers.
$349 at OnePlus
Get the OnePlus that fits you best
The beauty of OnePlus phones is that they’re often a lot less money than the competition, but you’ll still get a flagship-quality phone. As such, the OnePlus 7T is an easy choice for our top recommendation. Between the Snapdragon 855+ processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and 90Hz AMOLED display, this phone would easily cost close to $1,000 if it was sold by the likes of Samsung or Google. Since it’s offered by OnePlus, however, it costs a fraction of similar phones sold by those other guys.
On the flip side, if you’re OK spending more money if it means getting the most powerful option possible, you’ll want to check out the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren. It shares a lot of the same DNA with the regular 7T, but with three main differences. The display is virtually bezel-less, with there being no notch or cutout of any kind. This is because the selfie camera pops up out of the top of the phone when you want to use it, which is every bit as cool as it sounds. You’re also getting access to T-Mobile’s 5G network, not to mention the exclusive McLaren design that looks oh so good.
