OnePlus' 5 Best Phones Before Leaving the West

OnePlus is leaving the US and European markets, with parent company Oppo ending new OnePlus phone, tablet, and smartwatch launches in both regions. Existing customers will continue to receive after-sales support and software updates.

Oppo describes the move as “strategic,” but the underlying challenge is economic. OnePlus struggled to build key US carrier relationships while facing sales pressure from Samsung, Apple, Google, and other Chinese manufacturers.

Founded in 2013, OnePlus built its reputation on high specifications and aggressive pricing. These are TechRadar’s five standout phones, listed in release order.

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1. OnePlus One (2014)

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The debut OnePlus phone established the company’s identity. Marketed as a “flagship killer” under the “never settle” slogan, it delivered a Snapdragon 801, 3GB of RAM, and CyanogenMod customization for less than half the price of Samsung’s flagship at the time.

Its 5.5-inch display was considered relatively large in 2014. More significantly, the OnePlus One made it difficult to believe that a phone with such strong hardware and build quality could cost so little.

2. OnePlus 7 Pro (2019)

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The OnePlus 7 Pro was the company’s first handset after the original OnePlus One to deliver a real sense of surprise. Its defining feature was a pop-up selfie camera, which eliminated the need for a notch or display cutout.

The phone combined a striking design with strong performance and fast charging. Its 6.67-inch screen also introduced a 90Hz refresh rate to OnePlus' flagship line. While it no longer delivered the extraordinary value of the OnePlus One, it remained competitively priced against 2019's premium phones.

3. OnePlus Open (2023)

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The OnePlus Open made a compelling case that OnePlus had solved the book-style foldable phone’s biggest compromises. TechRadar awarded it 4.5 stars out of 5, praising its displays, cameras, and thin, light design.

“The OnePlus Open is the only big foldable phone that doesn’t feel like a compromise. It looks and feels like a normal phone, and the camera is the best you’ll find on any foldable.”

The hinge and crease improved on earlier foldables, while OxygenOS adapted smoothly to the folding form factor. It was expensive, but its camera system and conventional-phone feel helped justify the price.

4. OnePlus 13 (2024)

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The OnePlus 13 marked a return to the company’s top-tier form. It paired a 6,000mAh battery with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 6.82-inch display, and triple rear cameras. It also carried an IP69 rating, a first for a OnePlus phone.

TechRadar’s reviewer wrote: “I’m dumbfounded, I can’t find anything wrong with this phone.” Its main US weakness was distribution: customers could not buy it through local carrier stores, limiting its visibility and brand recognition.

5. OnePlus 15 (2025)

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The OnePlus 15 earned a rare 5-star-out-of-5 rating from TechRadar. Reviewers praised its battery life, performance, design, software, and durability, describing it as a phone with very few meaningful flaws.

Distribution remained a problem. Like the OnePlus 13, it was not available in US carrier stores, reducing consumer awareness and requiring buyers to pay more upfront.

The OnePlus 15 was not the final OnePlus phone to launch internationally, but it demonstrated that the company was still producing highly competitive hardware when its US and European business was coming to an end.