OnePlus
OnePlus 12 5G
A entry-level pick in the smartphones line-up, with 6.82 in up front.
53/100
6.82 inSnapdragon 8 Gen 3120 Hz12 GB5400 mAhFluid AMOLED
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- HDR10+
- Dolby Vision
- Above-average ultrawide
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the OnePlus 12 5G wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6.82 "
Panel typeFluid AMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
HDR10+Yes
Dolby VisionYes
Design and build
Weight5 g
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory and storage
RAM12 GB
Base storage256 GB
Storage typeUFS
Camera
Main camera50 MP
Main aperturef/1.6
OISYes
Ultrawide48 MP
Telephoto64 MP
Battery
Capacity5400 mAh
Wired charging100 W
Wireless charging50 W
Software
Operating systemOxygenOS 14
Connectivity
5GYes
Release
Announced2023
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowOnePlus 12 5G vs Google Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
OnePlus 12 5GGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL
| OnePlusOnePlus 12 5GThis page | GoogleGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100 | 53 /100 |
| Size | 6.82 " | 6.8 " |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBBetter |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Capacity | 5400 mAhBetter | 5200 mAh |
Who it's for
Is the OnePlus 12 5G right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the OnePlus 12 5G worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the OnePlus 12 5G?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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