5 Android phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 15R

I recently reviewed the OnePlus 15R and, spoiler alert, I came away very disappointed in the phone. OnePlus’s R series has typically provided great options in the mid-tier/value flagship space, but the 15R breaks that trend. It removes OnePlus’s iconic alert slider for an annoying AI button, has downgraded cameras compared to the 13R, and no wireless charging — all on top of a steep $700 price tag.

The OnePlus 15R isn’t the worst Android phone you can buy, but it’s…