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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you're seeking a more budget-friendly option, the OnePlus 12 is significantly less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra while still offering high-quality features. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra provides certain premium features such as a slightly better camera system and a longer battery life. The OnePlus 12 has a slight edge in battery capacity and screen brightness, but the S24 Ultra compensates with a camera that excels in low light performance and has significantly more megapixels in its main camera. Both phones have similar storage options, display types, and run on Android. If you prioritize camera quality and battery life over cost, the Galaxy S24 Ultra might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- The OnePlus 12 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Best in class for taking photos
- Very good for recording videos
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.8
9.3
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has excellent overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 12's selfie capabilities are rated as 'Good', which implies limitations in selfie camera performance, particularly relevant if selfies are crucial for you. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's selfie quality is rated higher as 'Very Good', offering a better selfie experience but potentially at a higher cost.
Photo Quality
7.8
9.7
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes best in class photos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good photos.
The OnePlus 12 takes poor photos because its camera system includes less versatile lenses and rated performances for low light shots and selfie quality are merely good. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's weaker photo performance is due to a lower rating in selfie quality, despite having excellent ratings for camera versatility and low light performance.
Video Quality
7.0
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes very good videos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good videos.
The OnePlus 12 falls short in video quality because it has limited resolution/framerate capabilities, average stabilization, and only performs well in low light conditions, alongside satisfactory microphone quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra provides superior low light video performance and microphone quality, very good stabilization, but shares similar limitations with the OnePlus 12 in terms of video resolution/framerate and dynamic range, resulting in subpar overall video capability for both devices.
Battery
8.2 Hours
10.4 Hours
The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has 10.4 hours of battery life.
Cost
$800
$1,300
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The OnePlus 12 has a price of $800 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12 has a screen size of 6.82 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is 6.8 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 6, 2024 | January 24, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.8" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 505 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G3 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 200 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 10.4 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" | 6.39" x 3.11" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 8.18 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/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 276 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | Titanium Blue, Titanium Orange, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Green | |
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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