OnePlus buyer’s guide 2025: Best mid-range and premium phones you can buy

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OnePlus smartphones are known for their buttery smooth performance, timely updates, and premium build quality without being heavy on the pocket. The brand’s latest offerings continue this trend, delivering great bang for the buck. If you’re planning to buy a OnePlus phone in 2025, here are some of the best options available right now.Launched in June last year, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is the company’s latest budget mid-range device.  Powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which is the same as its predecessor, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite features a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen that can go up to 1,200nits, which is good enough even if you use the phone under direct sunlight.The back of the phone has two vertically aligned cameras that consist of a 50MP primary lens in addition to a 2MP depth sensor, which is capable of taking good photos during daytime. It also happens to be one of the few phones that still sports a microSD card slot.It  isn’t the fastest in the price bracket, it comes with OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box, with OnePlus promising 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches. All of this is backed by a 5,110mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.While the chipset may be dated by 2025 standards, if you are looking to buy a phone that can multitask and has a great battery life, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is a good option. The base variant of the phone that comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is currently available on Amazon and Flipkart for Rs 17,889 and Rs 17,998 respectively. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. (Express Photo)OnePlus Nord 3The OnePlus Nord 3 might feel a bit dated, but for its current selling price, this is a solid mid-range phone. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, it has a 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen protected by Dragontrail glass.The back of the phone has a smooth minimalistic look and a dual camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary shooter and an average 8MP ultrawide lens. While the phone runs on OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box, OnePlus has promised 3 years of OS updates.Story continues below this adIf you are looking to buy a OnePlus phone under Rs 25,000 that will easily last a couple of years, the OnePlus Nord 3 might appeal to you. It is currently selling for Rs 21,897 on Flipkart.Also Read | OnePlus Nord user switches to the latest Nord 3: Here’s what it’s like The Nord 4 looks and feels premium, thanks to its aluminium frame. (Express Photo)OnePlus Nord 4Want a phone that looks premium, has a butter smooth user interface and can last a few years without breaking the bank? The OnePlus 4 might be a good choice.Powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, the phone comes with an unique dual tone textured aluminium back that is a delight to hold. It is complimented by the 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen that gets really bright outdoors. The back of the phone houses a minimalistic camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens that take good photos both during day and night time.You also get a huge 5,500mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging. The OnePlus Nord 4 isn’t the fastest or the best value for money phone in the under Rs 30,000 price bracket, but if you are someone who wants a premium looking phone that can easily handle whatever you throw at it, gets timely updates and can easily last a day, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a no brainer. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version of the phone is currently selling on Flipkart for as low as Rs 26,995, so make sure to avail the offer before it’s gone.Story continues below this adAlso Read | OnePlus Nord 4 review: A delightfully crafted ‘solid’ mid-range smartphone OnePlus 13R is one of the best phones under Rs 50,000 m oney can buy right now. (Express Photo)OnePlus 13ROnePlus R series phones are known for their flagship like performance and displays, and the newly launched OnePlus 13R is no exception. Featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which powers the likes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the phone has a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen.Running on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box, the OnePlus 13R has a huge circular camera island on the back that houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 50MP telephoto shooter that offers 2x optical zoom.You also get a huge 6,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery that supports 80W charging and IP65 water resistance. The base version of the OnePlus 13R that comes with 256GB storage is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 41,300, so if you are looking for a phone that offers flagship-like performance without spending a ton of money, this is an easy recommendation for the asking price.Also Read | OnePlus 13R Review: A well-rounded, affordable flagship that’s high on performance The blue variant of the OnePlus 13 has a faux leather back. (Express Photo)OnePlus 13The newly launched OnePlus 13 is a near perfect flagship with some quirks, but for its asking price, this is one of the best phones money can buy.Story continues below this adThe company’s latest flagship is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chip – the Snapdragon 8 Elite and is accompanied by a large 6.82-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen protected by Ceramic Guard. Running on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box, the phone will get 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches, making it the longest supported smartphone by the company.Like the OnePlus 13R, it has a huge circular camera island that comprises a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It also has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. If you are in the market for a phone that has all the bells and whistles a 2025 flagship should have, the OnePlus 13 is a great deal. It starts from Rs 69,998.Also Read | OnePlus 13 review: Simple, classic, and may just be (almost) perfect