OnePlus, along with realme, is one of two sub-brands of the Chinese company OPPO whose devices have gained fame as flagship killers. Not so long ago we already reviewed the best realme phones of 2026, and now it’s time to talk about models from the other camp. Especially since, contrary to popular belief, the best OnePlus smartphones are far from just expensive flagships — there are also plenty of relatively affordable devices accessible to everyone.
Choosing the best OnePlus of 2026. Image: Arstayl
Affordable and Powerful OnePlus Nord CE 5
For example, the OnePlus Nord CE 5. It costs just over 20,000 rubles, yet it runs on the powerful Dimensity 8350 chip. With it, the smartphone handles all games on high graphics settings and offers enough performance headroom for 4 years of smooth, lag-free operation.
A great smartphone for cheap. Image: OnePlus
Price: from 21,084 ₽
In addition to its processor, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 smartphone boasts a massive 7,100 mAh battery. Just imagine the battery life! And the camera is no slouch either: a 50 MP Sony sensor speaks for itself.
OnePlus Nord 5 — Best Smartphone Under 30,000 Rubles
Slightly more expensive is the OnePlus Nord 5, but that’s quite understandable: it has a Snapdragon processor and up to 512 GB of built-in storage. An impressive package that makes this model one of the best phones under 30,000 rubles.
The best model within 30K. Image: OnePlus
Price: from 27,709 ₽
The smartphone also offers a large 6,800 mAh battery and high-quality cameras. Not only on the back, where a Sony sensor with optical stabilization is installed, but also on the front, where the OnePlus Nord 5 features a 50-megapixel sensor as well.
OnePlus 15R — Best Smartphone Under 40,000 Rubles
This one is nearly a flagship, as both the price and OnePlus 15R specifications suggest. Unlike the Nord series models, the OnePlus 15R is crafted from premium glass and metal, and inside it hides hardware that could have been considered the gold standard just a year ago.
Nearly a flagship in a glass and metal body. Image: OnePlus
Price: from 40,102 ₽
It features a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, and even a mind-blowing 7,400 mAh battery. The OnePlus 15R camera also holds its own, though it’s important to note the absence of a telephoto lens, which means the smartphone doesn’t excel at portraits and zoomed-in shots.
OnePlus 13 — The Main Camera Phone from OnePlus
Last year, the best smartphone from the brand was the OnePlus 13. It offers the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite (by 2025 standards), a 2K resolution display, a respectable 6,000 mAh battery, and the camera is a story all its own.
The best OnePlus last year. Image: OnePlus
Price: from 50,013 ₽
On the back, the smartphone features three 50-megapixel sensors, including a periscope telephoto with 100x zoom. All of them can record video in 4K@60fps, making the OnePlus 13 one of the best camera phones even today.
OnePlus 15 — The Best OnePlus Smartphone
And yet, the best smartphone from the brand right now is the OnePlus 15. This is the most modern model running the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The performance headroom here is enough for 5-6 years ahead, and it also has several interesting features.
The very best OnePlus right now. Image: OnePlus
Price: from 59,704 ₽
