Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

OnePlus 13

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $809.

Worth-it breakdown

3 products selected

Image: OnePlusOnePlus 13 official product visual

Phones

OnePlus 13

81
ShortlistSnapdragon 8 Elite

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score81
Value signal84
Price$899
Lifecycle1y 6m old
User score8.9

Consensus

81/100

Lifecycle

1y 6m old

Value signal

84/100

Image: Samsung NewsroomSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra official product visual

Phones

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

76
Compare firstSnapdragon 8 Elite

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Critic score76
Value signal65
Price$1,299
Lifecycle1y 5m old
User score7.5

Consensus

76/100

Lifecycle

1y 5m old

Value signal

65/100

Image: Google StoreGoogle Pixel 9 Pro official product visual

Phones

Google Pixel 9 Pro

75
Compare firstTensor G4

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Critic score75
Value signal74
Price$999
Lifecycle1y 10m old
User score7.6

Consensus

75/100

Lifecycle

1y 10m old

Value signal

74/100