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Updated February 23, 2024·
If a high-quality camera is important to you, the OnePlus 12 stands out with its superior performance across all camera-related capabilities, offering better video and photos, especially in low light and dynamic range scenarios. It also has a larger screen which might enhance your multimedia experiences. However, if battery life is a priority, the Samsung Galaxy A25 lasts slightly longer on a single charge. If you prefer a more affordable option without the premium features of the OnePlus 12, such as its higher-quality display and more powerful processor, the Samsung Galaxy A25 represents a more budget-friendly choice without those advanced capabilities. Both phones run on Android, and the choice depends on whether you prioritize camera and performance over affordability and marginally better battery life. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A25
- The Samsung Galaxy A25 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.8
The OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 has poor overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 12's camera performance is hindered by good but not exceptional photo capabilities across resolution, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, paired with a selfie quality that while good, does not stand out as very impressive. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A25 struggles more significantly with poor ratings in all the important factors for camera performance, including a lackluster selfie experience, which is particularly important, and it lacks in almost every category such as resolution, software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and versatility.
Photo Quality
7.8
The OnePlus 12 takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor photos.
The OnePlus 12 takes subpar photos partly due to a mediocre photos software experience and limited versatility, although it has a decent selfie camera. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy A25 struggles with poor performance across all camera-related aspects, including an inferior selfie camera, resulting in generally low-quality photos.
Video Quality
7.0
The OnePlus 12 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor videos.
The OnePlus 12 takes poor videos primarily due to its video dynamic range and low-light performance being rated lower compared to other aspects, while its video software experience is better. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy A25 struggles with video because of generally low scores across the board, including video resolution, framerate, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality.
Cost
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The OnePlus 12 has a price of $800 and the Samsung Galaxy A25 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.2 Hours
8.7 Hours
The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A25 has 8.7 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12 has a screen size of 6.82 inches and the Samsung Galaxy A25 is 6.5 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A25 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 6, 2024 | January 1, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 396 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G3 | D6100+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.9/10 | ||
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | ||
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.1/10 | ||
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 | 8.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 50 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (10 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.47" x 2.98" | 6.34" x 3.01" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
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 | 5 | |
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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | Blue Black | |
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”.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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