Why I recommend this OnePlus phone over the S25 Ultra - especially at this price

ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus 13 is a snappy, nearly no-compromise phone that starts at $899. A Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with a 6,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging, is a recipe for endurance success. IP69 is almost excessive, but you'll appreciate it when least expected. $999.99 at Best Buy Over at OnePlus' website, both OnePlus 13 models are on sale for $50 off. You can also get the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro as a free gift. It's not often that I review a smartphone in the first few calendar weeks and feel confident in calling it a "Phone of the Year" contender. But when I tested the OnePlus 13 back in January, that's precisely what happened. Whether Google finally launches a Pixel Pro Fold with a flagship camera system this summer, or Apple releases a thinner iPhone in the fall, the OnePlus 13 will likely still be on my mind when the year-end nominations are due. Also: These are my favorite Memorial Day phone deals so far: Save big on Apple, Samsung, and more There's a l ... Read full article.