Flagship specs at a more affordable price with blazing fast charging
Visit OnePlus →The OnePlus 12 continues the brand's 'Never Settle' philosophy by offering flagship-level specs and performance at a price that undercuts Samsung and Apple's top-tier phones. Powered by Qualcomm's top Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 depending on region), the OnePlus 12 delivers blistering performance that matches or beats any Android flagship. The 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display from BOE is stunning — bright, colorful, and with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The camera system, co-developed with Hasselblad, includes a 50MP main sensor (Sony LYT-808), 64MP 3x periscope telephoto, and 48MP ultra-wide — a versatile and capable camera array. But OnePlus's signature feature is charging speed: 100W wired charging (in the US, 80W) fills the 5,400mAh battery in about 25 minutes. With OxygenOS 14/15 offering a clean, customizable Android experience and 4 years of OS updates, the OnePlus 12 is a flagship killer in every sense.
OnePlus's signature SUPERVOOC fast charging delivers 100W wired (80W in US models) — charge from 1-100% in about 25 minutes. 50W AirVOOC wireless charging is also very fast for wireless.
6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and peak brightness of 2,600 nits — one of the brightest smartphone displays ever made. Easy to see even in direct sunlight.
Triple camera system co-developed with Hasselblad: 50MP Sony LYT-808 main, 64MP 3x periscope telephoto, and 48MP ultra-wide. Natural color tuning and excellent detail across all focal lengths.
Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (3nm) delivers benchmark-leading CPU and GPU performance. 12/16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256/512GB/1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Handles anything you throw at it with ease.
Built-in malware blocker, ad blocker, and tracker protection that operates even when the VPN is disconnected. Automatically scans downloaded files for threats before they can execute.
Proprietary protocol based on WireGuard that delivers exceptional speed without compromising security. Up to 2x faster than OpenVPN in our standardized speed tests.
Create encrypted private tunnels between up to 60 devices for secure file sharing, remote access, and virtual LAN parties regardless of where the devices are physically located.
Get a personal static IP address that only you use. Ideal for accessing IP-restricted corporate networks, online banking, and avoiding constant CAPTCHA prompts.
| Display | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED, 2K+, 1-120Hz, 2600 nits peak |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| Camera | 50MP main (LYT-808, OIS) + 64MP 3x periscope + 48MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 32MP (f/2.4) |
| Battery | 5,400mAh, 100W wired (80W US), 50W wireless |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (no microSD) |
| Water Resistance | Splash resistant (no official IP rating) |
| OS | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15), 4 OS updates |
| Feature | OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $799 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Display | 6.82" 2K 120Hz | 6.9" QHD+ 120Hz | 6.9" OLED 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A18 Pro |
| Main Camera | 50MP LYT-808 | 200MP | 48MP |
| Battery / Charging | 5,400mAh / 100W | 5,000mAh / 45W | ~4,441mAh / 27W |
| Software Support | 4 OS / 5 security | 7 OS / 7 security | 6+ years iOS |
| Water Resistance | Splash resistant | IP68 | IP68 |
| Wireless Charging | 50W | 15W Qi / 10W PMA | 15W MagSafe |
OnePlus's 100W SUPERVOOC charging is incredibly fast — we measured 1-100% in about 25-30 minutes with the included charger. In 10 minutes, you can get about 50-60% charge. This is a game-changer if you often forget to charge overnight or have a busy schedule. Note: US models are limited to 80W due to regulatory reasons, but that's still very fast — 0-100% in about 30 minutes.
The OnePlus 12's Hasselblad-tuned camera system is very good — one of the best camera systems on an Android phone. The main sensor is excellent, especially in daylight, and the periscope zoom is sharp and useful. Where it falls slightly short of the best (Pixel, Samsung Ultra, iPhone Pro) is in low-light performance and computational photography consistency. It's close, but not quite class-leading. Still, it's excellent for the price.
OxygenOS has changed a lot in recent years and has merged more closely with Oppo's ColorOS. It's still clean and customizable, but it has more features and pre-installed apps than the early days of OxygenOS. Some long-time OnePlus fans feel it's become too cluttered, but most users will find it fast, smooth, and full-featured. It's still more customizable than Samsung's One UI and closer to stock Android than most skins.
The OnePlus 12 is already an excellent phone and is often available at a discount now that the 13 has been announced. If you need a phone now, the 12 is a great buy — it has flagship specs that will feel fast for years. If you can wait 3-6 months, the 13 will bring a newer chip, improved cameras, and possibly an IP rating (if rumors are true). But the 12 is already such a good value that it might not be worth the wait for most people.
The OnePlus 12 is the best value flagship smartphone of 2026, offering top-tier performance, a stunning display, excellent camera system, and industry-leading fast charging at a price that undercuts the competition by hundreds of dollars. While the software support and lack of official water resistance keep it from being the absolute best flagship overall, it's the smartest buy if you want flagship performance without the flagship price tag. For power users and anyone who values fast charging, the OnePlus 12 is hard to beat.
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