The OnePlus 12 ticks plenty of boxes, from premium display tech to capable Hasselblad-branded cameras and reliable all-day battery life. However, the hefty price hike is a tad disappointing, especially with lacklustre durability compared to similarly priced alternatives, and there’s no AI tech here...

Large, mega-bright curved screen, Consistently solid camera performance, OxygenOS is a visual treat, Excellent battery life

No AI features, Performance is slower than similarly specced phones, IP65 resistance falls short for the price

While Samsung and Google were busy shipping AI features as fast as possible, OnePlus doubled down on the essentials.

Excellent all-day-and-then-some battery life, Big, vibrant display, Top-tier processor and tons of storage, even at the base configuration, Good camera with lovely color processing

Lacks full IP68 rating, Four years of OS upgrades now lags behind category best

OnePlus 12 5G Review: The Flowy Emerald colour we got for review this time feels very different from anything we have seen before....

“The OnePlus 12 is a tremendous smartphone value — and one of the top Android phones to beat in 2024.”

Beautiful curved display, Flowy Emerald is a truly unique color, Powerful performance, Hasselblad camera system delivers great results, Two-day battery, Very fast wired and wireless charging

Back glass is slippery, Curved screen has some annoyances, Large size can be unwieldy

Sony LYT-808 sensor superb; ProXDR display is epic; Premium performance;

Price increase; Few colour options; Need a 50W wireless charger;

The OnePlus 12 has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, it - almost - fulfills the expectations.

Brilliantly good and very bright screen, improved camera, bigger battery, wireless charging and really good sound. And 'Aqua Touch' is a really welcome new feature.

Must make do with IP65 certification. Despite optimised cooling, the phone still heats up quickly. Benchmark measurement of the processor shows results on par with the predecessor.

OnePlus has always delivered great software and a wonderful user experience, and the OnePlus 12 maintains this tradition. While OnePlus’ OxygenOS 14 (built on top of Android 14) shares code, design, and features with Oppo’s ColorOS, it still looks and feels like OxygenOS used to before merging with...

OnePlus 12 Recommended $800 at Amazon$800 at Best Buy$800 at OnePlus In the end, the OnePlus 12 is an interesting phone. The camera system is a big play -- especially having partnered with Hasselblad -- attempting to attract photography enthusiasts and those ‘in the know’ about cameras.

Beautiful bright display with smooth refresh rates; Great battery life; Speedy performance; Strong triple camera system;

Doesn't match Google/Samsung's 7 year software commitment; Cameras could be better in low light; Accidental touch avoidance doesn't always work;

Putting flagships on notice.

If you’re considering the OnePlus 12, you should buy it, because OnePlus knows its audience well, and this phone was made for your needs. It’s the coolest-looking phone in a long time, maybe ever, while others are boring metal slabs. You’ll get better battery life, faster charging, and a brighter screen, all on a phone that costs hundreds less than the competition’s Ultra and Pro models. OnePlus makes some sacrifices, but they might not matter to you, and its winning design plus no-nonsense software makes it the coolest smartphone you can buy at any price.

Very cool look and design, especially in emerald green; Amazing battery life and stellar performance; Unique cameras take terrific portraits and selfies

Only splash-resistant, can’t take a dunk underwater; Not as many years of updates as Samsung, Google, or Apple; No new AI features or titanium frame to brag on