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OnePlus 12R: Last year’s flagship chip and a huge battery at a value price.

SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2024·$499·Score 83/100

The OnePlus 12R reuses 2023’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and pairs it with a big battery and 100 W charging at $499. The cameras are the clear cost-saving.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.78" LTPO AMOLED
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,500 mAh
Weight
207 g
What stands out
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 — near-flagship speed for $499.
  • Large 5,500 mAh battery with 100 W charging.
  • Bright 120 Hz LTPO display.
  • Excellent value.
What to watch
  • Weak ultrawide; no telephoto.
  • IP64 only; no wireless charging.
  • 3-year OS policy.
  • USB-C limited to USB 2.0.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16
$799 · score 86/100