Compare OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 12 – The OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 12 are both advanced 5G smartphones, offering high-end displays and performance. They feature nearly identical LTPO AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, HDR10+ support, and Dolby Vision, which provides vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling. The OnePlus 12’s display is slightly larger at 6.82 inches compared to the 6.78 inches on the OnePlus 12R, and it also has a higher IP65 rating for better water resistance versus the IP64 rating on the 12R.
In terms of camera performance, the OnePlus 12 has a more advanced triple-camera setup that includes a 50MP primary lens, a 64MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens, all of which support 8K recording. Additionally, the OnePlus 12’s 32MP front camera provides a higher resolution for selfies and video calls compared to the 16MP front camera on the 12R. The OnePlus 12R also has a triple-camera setup but with a simpler configuration: a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor, with support for up to 4K recording.
Performance-wise, the OnePlus 12 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which provides better processing power compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the OnePlus 12R. Both models run on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 (international) and ColorOS (in China for the 12), though the 12 offers up to four major Android upgrades, while the 12R supports three. The OnePlus 12 also has a wider range of RAM options, offering up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, making it more suitable for multitasking and heavy usage. The OnePlus 12R, with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, is ideal for users with moderate usage requirements.
The OnePlus 12R has a larger 5500mAh battery with 100W wired charging, while the OnePlus 12 offers a 5400mAh battery with 100W wired charging internationally (80W in the U.S.A), and adds 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging options, making it more versatile in charging options. With a price of approximately $500 (Rs 32,799 in India), the OnePlus 12R is a good choice for users with strong performance and a good display at a more affordable price. For those who want to invest more, the OnePlus 12, priced at around $759 (Rs 51,799 in India) approx, offers a better camera system, superior chipset, more storage, and additional charging features.
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Compare OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 12
| Specifications | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 12 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | Same |
| Announced | January 2024 | December 2023 |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches | 6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches |
| Weight | 207 g | 220 g |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Display | LTPO4 AMOLED 1B colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision 1600-4500 nits brightness ~450 PPI density | LTPO AMOLED 1B colors 120Hz Dolby Vision HDR10+ 600-4500 nits brightness ~510 PPI density Always-on display |
| Protection/Others | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP64, waterproof and dustproof | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP65, waterproof and dustproof |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS 14 (China) |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core 1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP (112˚ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 50 MP (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP (114˚ultrawide), PDAF Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide) HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 32 MP (wide) HDR, panorama Max – 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, eSE, HCE |
| Infrared port | Yes | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum | Same |
| Battery | 5500 mAh 100W wired | Li-Po 5400 mAh 100W wired, PD, QC 80W wired, PD, QC, (USA) 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless |
| Colors | Iron Gray, Cool Blue, Electric Violet, Sunset Dune | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White) |
| Expected Price | $500 (Rs 32,799 in India) approx | $759 (Rs 51,799 in India) approx |
