I recommend OnePlus' lateset flagship phone over the S25 Ultra - here's why

• 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.

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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 ...