If you prioritize a larger screen and battery capacity with a more friendly price, the OnePlus 12R would be the better choice. However, if camera versatility, including telephoto zoom and higher-quality audio features like front-facing stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack, are more important to you, and you don't mind spending extra, the Sony Xperia 1 V would suit your needs better. Both phones operate on Android and offer similar performance, but the Xperia 1 V has more RAM, which could enhance multitasking capabilities, and double the storage capacity of the OnePlus 12R. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
Good for taking photos
Fair for recording videos
Best in class display quality
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 V
The Sony Xperia 1 V has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12R.
Key differences
Photo Quality
7.4/10
6.8/10
The OnePlus 12R takes good photos, while the Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair photos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor selfie photos because its selfie quality is rated as good, which is lower than the best rating, whereas the Sony Xperia 1 V, with a fair selfie photo quality, performs just a bit better in this aspect. However, both phones share similar limitations in other important photographical areas like photos resolution, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance, which affect the overall camera performance.
Cost
$500
$1,099
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The OnePlus 12R has a price of $500 and the Sony Xperia 1 V costs $1,099.
The OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 1 V both have good overall cameras quality.
The OnePlus 12R's cameras are considered poor due to the fair selfie performance and the very good photos software experience, which doesn't compensate for other aspects like dynamic range and low light performance. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 V’s cameras are rated as fair overall, supported by better microphone quality for video recording and a slightly better selfie quality, despite having a less praised photos software experience than the OnePlus 12R.
Video Quality
6.6/10
6.4/10
The OnePlus 12R and Sony Xperia 1 V both have only fair videos.
The OnePlus 12R records videos with relatively low resolution and framerate, leading to poorer video quality compared to the Sony Xperia 1 V, which manages fair videos due to better video stabilization and microphone quality. However, both the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 V have room for improvement in terms of video software experience, video dynamic range, and low light performance.
Battery
8.2 Hours
8.2 Hours
The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12R has a screen size of 6.78 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 V is 6.5 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12R and the Sony Xperia 1 V compare to other phones
"The Sony Xperia 1 V is unlike anything else you'll find on the market today. With an ultra-tall 4K OLED panel, a textured glass back for added grip, and all of the manual controls Alpha fans could ask for, this is nothing like modern Android flagships — something that might win over some old-school smartphone fans."
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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 Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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