The OnePlus 13 is an excellent alternative to phones from Samsung and Google. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 might be just around the corner, but if you’re looking for a solid Android alternative, OnePlus is already offering the new OnePlus 13 with a free storage upgrade, dropping the price of the 512GB model with 16GB of RAM to $899 ($100 off). It’s also throwing in a OnePlus Watch 2R (a $229.99 value) or a free pair of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 (normally $179.99) with each purchase. Amazon and Best Buy, meanwhile, are bundling it with a $100 gift card, though only the latter is doing so with the free storage upgrade.
The OnePlus 13 is a stunner of a phone, one that impressed us in a number of ways. It boasts a 6.82-inch 120Hz display and runs on Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite, making it even faster than its predecessor. Its massive 6,000mAh battery also stands out amongst a sea of 5,000mAh Android phones, allowing you to use it for multiple days on a single charge. The triple-array camera — which consists of a 50-megapixel main shooter, an ultrawide, and a telephoto — is also on par with the best, letting you produce sharp photos in dim lighting.
Even more notable, though, is that the OnePlus 13 finally offers all the flagship features you’d expect from a phone at this price. That includes support from all three major US wireless carriers and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. OnePlus also promises four years of OS updates and six years of security support, rendering it a better investment than the company’s previous smartphones. Sure, the OnePlus ecosystem still isn’t as rich as that of Samsung or Google, but if that doesn’t bother you, it’s otherwise an excellent phone.
Read our OnePlus 13 review.
More deals and discounts of note
The 2024 Asus Zenbook Duo is on sale for an all-time low of $1,499.99 ($200 off) at Best Buy with an Intel Core Ultra 9 H-series processor, 1TB of storage, and 32GB of memory. The Duo is a great option if you need a lot of screen real estate, as the laptop offers a pair of 14-inch 120Hz OLED screens, one of which is hidden beneath a trackpad and a removable full-size keyboard. The unique laptop also features a stylus and a solid port selection, including a pair of USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Read our comparison with the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i.
Costco members can buy the stainless steel Ember Mug 2 for $69.99 ($30 off) through January 10th (it’s also available to non-members who pay a $5 surcharge). The 14-ounce, app-controlled smart mug can keep your coffee or tea heated to your preferred temperature for up to 90 minutes using the built-in battery — or indefinitely when docked on the included charging coaster.
The second-gen Bose Soundlink Flex is on sale at Amazon starting at $111.34 (about $38 off). The original model was one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers thanks to its travel-friendly size and detailed sound, which the latest model expands upon with support for AAC and aptX Bluetooth audio codecs. It also retains an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance — meaning it makes for a great pool companion — along with up to 12 hours of battery life.