OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open is a flagship smartphone that earns a VersusMatrix overall score of 72/100, placing it in the strong tier of the smartphones category for 2026. Priced around $1,799, it competes most directly with other flagship smartphones where buyers weigh raw specifications against everyday usability.

Where the OnePlus Open stands out most clearly is battery (70/100) and display (57/100). On paper it ships with a 4,800mAh battery, a 48MP main camera, 12GB of RAM — the kind of hardware combination that defines its tier. In daily use these strengths translate to a smartphone that holds up well under the workloads buyers in this price band typically demand.

The 4,800mAh battery covers a normal day for most users, though heavy use (gaming, hotspot, long video) will have you reaching for a charger by evening. The 120Hz display makes scrolling and animation noticeably smoother than a standard 60Hz screen — once you're used to it, going back feels sluggish. 67W fast charging means a near-full top-up in roughly half an hour — fast enough that a quick charge before heading out replaces overnight charging anxiety. The 48MP main camera captures detailed shots and allows a usable digital crop for a "zoom" without a dedicated telephoto lens.

The trade-offs sit primarily in design and build (8/100) and camera (38/100). Buyers for whom those dimensions are deal-breakers should compare against pricier alternatives in the leaderboard — but for the majority of buyers in this price band, the trade-off is acceptable given the strengths above.

The OnePlus Open is a solid pick for buyers shopping the $1,529-$2,069 smartphone market. For a head-to-head against the closest alternatives, browse the smartphones leaderboard and use the on-site comparison tool — the OnePlus Open is included in the default ranking when sorted by overall score.