Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 80W fast charging
- Large 5400mAh battery
- Hasselblad tuning
- Great display
- Strong value flagship
Cons
- Gets warm under sustained load
- OxygenOS feel changes
- Camera loses to newer Pixels
- No expandable storage
Full Review
The Value Flagship Standard-Setter
When the OnePlus 12 launched it shook up the flagship market by offering Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance at $699 – significantly below Samsung and Apple. A year later, it remains one of the best value premium phones available and an excellent choice for buyers on a tighter budget.
Hasselblad Camera Tuning
The Hasselblad partnership gives the OnePlus 12 a distinctive camera character. Colours are more natural and less processed-looking than Samsung’s typically saturated output. The 64MP periscope telephoto at 3x delivers sharp, detailed shots that compare well against phones costing considerably more.
Charging That Impresses
80W wired charging fills the 5400mAh battery from zero to 100% in about 40 minutes. Combined with 50W wireless charging, the OnePlus 12 is genuinely one of the most convenient phones to keep powered up in daily use.
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 6.82" AMOLED, 1-120Hz LTPO |
| Camera | 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 64MP 3x telephoto |
| Battery | 5400mAh, 80W wired, 50W wireless |
| Price | From $699 |
Verdict
The OnePlus 12 is a value flagship with outstanding charging speed and battery capacity. Hasselblad camera tuning brings natural colour rendering that many photographers prefer to Samsung's processing.