Over a year later, I'd still call this a near perfect Android phone — and the $200 Presidents' Day discount doesn't hurt either

A custom lockscreen with chickens created on a OnePlus 13 using OxygenOS 16's new options — (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

Forget Samsung and Google, if you're searching for a great Android phone deal this Presidents' Day, there's one discount that's been sorely overlooked. The OnePlus 13, a fabulous (albeit last-gen) flagship phone, is currently a straight $200 off during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale, knocking the price down to $799.99.

This is a rare discount on a device that we called "perfect" when it first hit North American shores back in early 2025, and even one year later, the OnePlus 13 still holds its own against contemporaries like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

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✅Recommended if: you want an Android phone that offers outstanding performance, IP69 water-and-dust resistance, and incredible battery life.

❌Skip this deal if: you're looking for something with a ton of AI features or long software support; you can afford the newer OnePlus 15 or upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The OnePlus 13 is a bit of a challenge to write about objectively because there's very little wrong with it. The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is still one of the best chipsets in the business, the 6.8-inch OLED panel is simply a joy to behold, and the IP69 rating means that you could literally put the phone in your dishwasher without breaking it. The camera tech and battery life even rival the best devices from Samsung or Google.

So what's the catch? Well, as I mentioned above, the OnePlus 13 is technically a last-gen device, and with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series rapidly approaching, you might want to wait and see what Samsung deals become available in the next few weeks. It's also worth mentioning that the OnePlus 13 offers fewer AI features than some recent devices, and you'll only get four years of OS updates, which pales in comparison to Samsung and Google's seven-year software promise.

Still, if you want a phone that's just as powerful as the Galaxy S25 Ultra but doesn't cost nearly as much, the OnePlus 13 is an underrated gem, especially when you slap on a $200 Presidents' Day discount.

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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.

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