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Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- The OnePlus 12R has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Key differences
Cost
$800
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The OnePlus 12 has a price of $800 and the OnePlus 12R costs $500.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.8
7.5
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R both have good overall cameras quality.
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R both have weaker front cameras, reflected by just "good" selfie scores, indicating lackluster performance in this crucial aspect. Additionally, factors like the photos' resolution, software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, which are imperative for quality imagery, align with the "good" selfie scores, hinting at satisfactory but not exceptional camera capabilities for both models.
Photo Quality
7.8
7.4
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R both have good photos.
The OnePlus 12 takes poor photos because, despite having versatility in its camera setup and acceptable performance in various lighting situations, it falls short in software experience and has limited dynamic range. The OnePlus 12R also delivers subpar photo quality; it suffers from similar drawbacks in software and dynamic range, compounded by a less versatile camera array and a lower-resolution selfie camera.
Video Quality
7.0
6.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers OnePlus 12 to have good videos, while the OnePlus 12R takes only fair videos.
The OnePlus 12 takes poor videos primarily because, despite its top rating for video resolution and framerate, its video software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and mic quality are only rated as good, indicating room for improvement in those areas. The OnePlus 12R, while having very good video stabilization and dynamic range, also falls short in video resolution and framerate, software experience, low light performance, and mic quality, leading to subpar video output.
Battery
8.2 Hours
8.2 Hours
The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12 has a screen size of 6.82 inches and the OnePlus 12R is 6.78 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 12R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 6, 2024 | February 13, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.78" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2780 x 1264 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 450 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G3 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 50 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (10 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.47" x 2.98" | 6.43" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 7.76 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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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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