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Updated February 13, 2024·

If you prioritize camera quality and are prepared to invest more, the iPhone 12 offers superior overall camera performance with better video capabilities, especially in low light and dynamic range. However, if you're looking for better battery life and a larger screen, the OnePlus 12R is likely to meet your needs better and typically comes at a lower price point. The iPhone 12 uses iOS, which could be a deciding factor if you prefer Apple's ecosystem. The OnePlus 12R operates on Android and boasts a higher refresh rate for smoother visual experiences, and it comes with a fast charger included. Both have glass bodies and similar build qualities, but the OnePlus 12R has a significantly larger battery capacity. Keep in mind that the iPhone 12 provides wireless charging capabilities, which the OnePlus 12R lacks. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12
  • The Apple iPhone 12 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12R.
Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class display quality
  • Excellent performance

Key differences

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Video Quality

7.2
iPhone 12
12R
6.6
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 12R takes only fair videos.

Battery

6.2 Hours
iPhone 12
12R
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 12R is 6.78 inches.

Cost

$600
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$500
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The Apple iPhone 12 has a price of $600 and the OnePlus 12R costs $500.
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Key similarities

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Overall Camera Quality

7.3
iPhone 12
12R
7.5
The OnePlus 12R and Apple iPhone 12 both have good overall cameras quality.

Photo Quality

7.1
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7.4
The OnePlus 12R and Apple iPhone 12 both have good photos.

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How the Apple iPhone 12 and the OnePlus 12R compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 12OnePlus 12R
Apple iPhone 12OnePlus 12R

GENERAL

Price
$600
$500
Brand
AppleOnePlus
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
October 23, 2020February 13, 2024

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.78"
Resolution
2532 x 11702780 x 1264
Variable refresh rate
NoYes
Pixels Per Inch
460450
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A14SD8G2
Internal Storage
64 GB128 GB
RAM
4 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
7.4/107.5/10
Photos Score
7.1/107.5/10
Videos Score
7.3/106.6/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide, Macro
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS50 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.2 Hours8.2 Hours
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh5500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesNo
Wireless charging Speed
15 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.78" x 2.81"6.43" x 2.96"
Weight
5.78 oz7.76 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
67
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoYes
Color
Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, RedIron Grey, Cool Blue
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoNo

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Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

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”.

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