OnePlus 12 has been launched as the company’s new flagship phone in China, which comes as a successor to the OnePlus 11. It is worth mentioning that the OnePlus 11 was launched in India in February this year. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12 will likely be launched in the country in January 2024.
Both phones are said to be considered powerhouses as they flaunt a beautiful design, superb camera setups, powerful processors, and much more. However, in this article, we are going to find out how the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 11 are different from one another in terms of specifications.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: price, colours
In China, the OnePlus 12 is priced at CNY 4,299 (approx Rs 50,600) for the 12GB+256GB of storage. There is also a variant with 16GB+512GB storage, priced at CNY 4,799 (approx Rs 56,500). The 16GB+1TB storage and 24GB+1TB storage, are available at CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 62,400) and CNY 5,799 (approx Rs 68,200), respectively. The India prices of these variants will be revealed once they are launched in India.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 11 was unveiled at CNY 3,999 (approx Rs 48,000) for the 12GB+256GB version, CNY 4,399 (around Rs 52,900) for the 16GB+256GB model, and CNY 4,899 (approx Rs 59,000) for the 16GB+512GB model. Meanwhile, it was launched in India at Rs 56,999 for the 8GB+128GB model and Rs 61,999 for the 16GB+256GB variant.
The OnePlus 12 has been launched in three colour options – Green, Black, and White. In comparison, the OnePlus 11 was launched in Titan Black and Eternal Green colour options.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: specs at a glance
| Specs | OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 11 |
| Display | 6.82-inch QHD+ 2K OLED LTPO 120Hz display with up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness | 6.7-inch QHD+ E4 2.75D flexible curved OLED LTPO 3.0 120Hz display with up to 1300 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Primary camera | 50MP + 48MP + 64MP | 50MP + 48MP + 32MP |
| Front camera | 32MP front camera | 16MP front camera |
| Battery | 5,400mAh battery | 5,000mAh battery |
| Charging | 100W fast charging, 50W wireless charging | 100W fast charging |
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: display and design
The OnePlus 12 features a 6.82-inch QHD+ 2K OLED LTPO display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness, which is said to be the highest ever on a phone. On the other hand, the OnePlus 11 offers a 6.7-inch QHD+ E4 2.75D flexible curved OLED LTPO 3.0 display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 1,300 nits peak brightness.
The OnePlus 12 design maintains continuity with the OnePlus 11 while introducing purposeful refinements. Notably, the alert slider has been relocated from the right to the left side as compared to the OnePlus 11.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: performance
The OnePlus 12 is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the OnePlus 11 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to be 30 percent faster than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: camera
The OnePlus 12 is equipped with a camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony LYT-808 primary camera featuring OIS, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP OV64B periscope lens with 3x telephoto zoom. In comparison, the OnePlus 11 5G features a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32MP Sony IMX709 RGBW 2x telephoto camera.
The OnePlus 12 introduces an enhancement in the selfie camera compared to the OnePlus 11. While the OnePlus 11 had a 16MP front camera for selfies and video chats, the OnePlus 12 boasts a higher resolution with its 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: battery and charging
The OnePlus 12 comes with a 5,400mAh battery and supports 100W wired charging along with 50W wireless fast charging. Notably, this marks the first instance of OnePlus incorporating wireless charging in its flagship lineup. In contrast, the OnePlus 11 5G is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging, capable of charging the device from 1 to 100 percent in just 25 minutes.
One huge upgrade the OnePlus 12 brings is 50W wireless charging support, which the predecessor lacked and was rather slammed for, considering it’s a flagship.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: IP rating
The OnePlus 12 offers an IP65 rating and the OnePlus 11 has an IP64 rating. Both ratings signify effective defense against dust and solid particle ingress. However, the IP65 rating offers a higher degree of liquid resistance compared to IP64. While IP64 protects against water splashes from any direction, IP65 goes a step further by safeguarding against water jets projected by a nozzle.
