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OnePlus’s demise in the US and Europe over the last few months has been like watching a slow-motion car accident. We knew precisely what was going to happen, but we were powerless to stop it. It’s especially disappointing given the already sorry state of the US phone marketplace, devoid of meaningful choices and aggressive competition. Sure, Nothing hopes to fill some of the void left by OnePlus, but it’s not the same.
Unfortunately, it means that sooner or later, you’ll need to find viable alternatives to your beloved OnePlus device. Thankfully, the company has vowed to honor the software support life promised for its phones, but if you’re coming from an older OnePlus 8 or 9, it’s time to find a new home.
Here are the five phones you should consider switching to now that we’ve said goodbye to OnePlus in the US.
Which phone will you buy now that OnePlus is leaving the US? 47 votes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 15 % Motorola Edge 15 % Google Pixel 10 15 % Nothing Phone 4a Pro 13 % OnePlus 15 23 % Other (Let us know in the comments!) 19 %
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra seems like the least original choice if you’re coming from OnePlus, but the phone checks a lot of boxes. OnePlus buyers are accustomed to top-tier raw performance, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the S26 Ultra delivers it.
The S26 Ultra also packs a gorgeous 6.9-inch AMOLED panel. You won’t get the blistering-fast charging you’re used to with your OnePlus phones, but the 5,000mAh battery in the S26 Ultra still gets you through an entire day of use and then some. You’ll even enjoy the cameras on Samsung’s flagship more than you’re used to.
However, if I’m really picking out a reason the S26 Ultra is an excellent landing spot, it’s the software. OnePlus made wonderful strides with OxygenOS over the last few years, but One UI is feature-rich and polished. You’ll also receive seven years of Android version upgrades and support, meaning you won’t need to replace your S26 Ultra anytime soon. Yes, it hurts to pay over $1,300 for a smartphone, but there are plenty of carrier finance deals and trade-in discounts to take advantage of at this point in the phone’s life cycle.
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