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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a decent battery life and a headphone jack, the Motorola Edge (2020) could be a suitable choice. However, if a higher quality camera, better screen quality, and superior performance are priorities and you're willing to pay more, the OnePlus 12 would be a better option. The OnePlus 12 also boasts a larger screen, a more robust construction with a glass back, and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. Both phones operate on Android and provide ample storage, but you'll enjoy a longer battery life and more recent technological advancements with the OnePlus 12. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2020)
- The Motorola Edge (2020) has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.7
7.8
The OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2020) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Edge (2020) is criticized for its poor selfie quality and video capabilities, while the OnePlus 12, although offering good selfie capture, falls short of excellence in video resolution and framerate. Both phones thus present shortcomings in important areas of camera performance, selfie capture for the Motorola, and video recording for the OnePlus.
Photo Quality
4.8
7.8
The OnePlus 12 takes good photos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor photos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor selfies primarily due to its low selfie quality performance, while the OnePlus 12 also produces poor selfies, attributable to similar issues with its selfie camera performance. Both phones struggle with capturing high-quality front-facing photos, which is an important aspect for many users.
Video Quality
4.2
7.0
The OnePlus 12 takes good videos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor videos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) struggles with video due to poor video software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance; its microphone quality is also rated as fair. The OnePlus 12, although offering a good video software experience and stabilization, has a lower-than-optimal framerate for its highest video resolution, which affects the fluidity of the videos it takes.
Cost
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$800
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$1,000
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The Motorola Edge (2020) has a price of $120 and the OnePlus 12 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.8 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Motorola Edge (2020) has 7.8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the OnePlus 12 is 6.82 inches.
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How the Motorola Edge (2020) and the OnePlus 12 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Edge (2020) | OnePlus 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$120 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 29, 2020 | February 6, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.82" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 510 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD765G | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (10 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.36" x 2.8" | 6.47" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.63 oz | 7.76 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Solar Black | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Tom Bedford | July 2020
"The Motorola Edge has a battery that won’t leave you wanting, whether you just want to take some pictures, or play games and record videos for much of the day, so if you don’t want to worry about having to top up your device all the time, the Edge might be a good choice. Leaving aside its impressive specs and features, the Motorola Edge just looks pretty good, and it feels great in the hand too, so if ‘style’ is a factor in your phone-buying decisions the Edge is well worth a look."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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