OnePlus 12R 256GB
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Design23
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos4
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 -
Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single Core + 2.8 GHz, Quad core + 2 GHz, Tri core) -
8 GB / 16 GB RAM, LPDDR5X
Display
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm); ProXDR LTPO (Curved Display) -
1264x2780 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 20x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Macro Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Screen flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5500 mAh, Li-Polymer -
100W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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OnePlus 12R 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 05 Feb 2024
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
The OnePlus 12R is a terrific value flagship phone, offering solid upgrades in almost every aspect compared to the OnePlus 11R. You get a brighter display, better battery life, and faster performance. However, the cameras remain untouched, for better or worse.
Pros
- Excellent display
- Smooth performance
- Superb battery life and charging
Cons
- Average wide-angle and macro cameras
- Only three major software updates
Design and display
+
OnePlus hasn't skimmed on the design or display of the OnePlus 12R. It looks premium all around, with curved glasses on the front and back and a solid matte aluminium frame (an upgrade over the plastic frame of the OnePlus 11R). I received the Cool Blue variant which features a glossy finish on the rear glass and camera module, except for a matte finish accent that bleeds into the frame. Because this is an affordable version of the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12R misses out on the Hasselblad branding.One obvious change to the design is the placement of the Alert Slider, which is now on the left side of the frame instead of the right. This is instantly better as it places the power button and volume keys on the same side for easier accessibility. There's an IR sensor on the top, allowing you to control various appliances, such as your TV, AC, air purifier, and more right from the IR Remote app preloaded on the device.The OnePlus 12R's display is terrific and doesn't leave you wanting. It is a vibrant panel that delivers good sharpness and viewing angles. And considering it can go up to a whopping 4,500 nits brightness, you won't face any issues viewing the screen under the harshest sunlight. On top of this, you get features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support which only help to improve the visuals of content that support these formats on streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video.
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Performance and software
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Much like the display, the performance of the phone is equally impressive. The OnePlus 12R is powered by the same chipset that powered 2023 flagships like the OnePlus 11, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and iQOO 11, to name a few. This should give you a pretty good indication of the performance that can be expected. Still, below is a quick look at some benchmark scores for the OnePlus 12R.A quick look at the AnTuTu and Geekbench results and you'll know that these are impressive scores and in line with what the chipset delivered on last year's flagships. While the CPU Throttle test shows some performance throttling, it wasn't as severe as compared to the OnePlus 11, which suggests OnePlus has improved optimisations with the OnePlus 12R.In real-world performance, the OnePlus 12R breezes through pretty much any app you might use on a day-to-day basis. And with up to 16GB RAM, you won't feel any slowdown during multitasking. The OnePlus 12R is also a terrific gaming phone, running graphically intense games without lags and significant heating.The display's 120Hz refresh rate makes the UI look all the more smooth. There were a few instances where I noticed stuttering while scrolling through Instagram at default 120Hz, but you can change the refresh rate for specific apps through Display settings. Dropping the refresh rate to 90Hz for Instagram solved the problem.Coming to the software side of things, the OnePlus 12R ships with Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 on top. Anyone familiar with OxygenOS knows that you get a fairly clean UI with very few pre-installed apps, giving you a clutter-free experience out of the box. OxygenOS is customisable in many ways to suit your taste. OnePlus is promising 3 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates for the OnePlus 12R, a year less than what the company is offering with the OnePlus 12 which is a bit of a bummer.
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Cameras
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The camera department is perhaps the only place the OnePlus 12R doesn't feel like a flagship. OnePlus has used the same set of cameras it did on the OnePlus 11R, so the results are similar as well. The main 50MP IMX890 camera does a reasonably good job capturing details and colours with ample lighting around. However, if you're someone who loves to capture the sunrise or sunset, the OnePlus 12R will disappoint as the camera tends to blow out the sun to boost the contrast.The main camera does hold up well in low light though, offering good balance without blowing out the highlights in ambient lighting conditions. Thanks to a fast shutter speed and OIS support, you'll be able to capture steady images. This also means you can record fairly steady videos at up to 4K 60 fps.
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Battery
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The OnePlus 12R has the biggest battery seen in a OnePlus phone to date. This naturally translates to a terrific battery life, especially thanks to an optimised chipset. On days with heavy usage that involved an hour of gaming and a couple of hours of video streaming, I was still left with roughly 20 percent battery in the tank by the end of the day. On lighter days, the OnePlus 12R can stretch it to one and a half days on a single charge thanks to good standby time. Either way, you can get a solid 6 hours of screen-on time. The phone also delivered an impressive 20 hours in the PCMark battery test.In addition to an impressive battery life, the OnePlus 12R also supports 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging, which can go from 0 to 100 per cent in about 30 minutes. If you enable Smart Rapid Charge Mode, the charging time reduces further to about 25 minutes.
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Verdict
The OnePlus 12R is a terrific value flagship phone, offering solid upgrades in almost every aspect compared to the OnePlus 11R. You get a brighter display, better battery life, and faster performance. However, the cameras remain untouched, for better or worse.
- Excellent display
- Smooth performance
- Superb battery life and charging
Pros
- Average wide-angle and macro cameras
- Only three major software updates
Cons
Design and display
+OnePlus hasn't skimmed on the design or display of the OnePlus 12R. It looks premium all around, with curved glasses on the front and back and a solid matte aluminium frame (an upgrade over the plastic frame of the OnePlus 11R). I received the Cool Blue variant which features a glossy finish on the rear glass and camera module, except for a matte finish accent that bleeds into the frame. Because this is an affordable version of the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12R misses out on the Hasselblad branding.One obvious change to the design is the placement of the Alert Slider, which is now on the left side of the frame instead of the right. This is instantly better as it places the power button and volume keys on the same side for easier accessibility. There's an IR sensor on the top, allowing you to control various appliances, such as your TV, AC, air purifier, and more right from the IR Remote app preloaded on the device.The OnePlus 12R's display is terrific and doesn't leave you wanting. It is a vibrant panel that delivers good sharpness and viewing angles. And considering it can go up to a whopping 4,500 nits brightness, you won't face any issues viewing the screen under the harshest sunlight. On top of this, you get features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support which only help to improve the visuals of content that support these formats on streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video.
Read MorePerformance and software
+Much like the display, the performance of the phone is equally impressive. The OnePlus 12R is powered by the same chipset that powered 2023 flagships like the OnePlus 11, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and iQOO 11, to name a few. This should give you a pretty good indication of the performance that can be expected. Still, below is a quick look at some benchmark scores for the OnePlus 12R.A quick look at the AnTuTu and Geekbench results and you'll know that these are impressive scores and in line with what the chipset delivered on last year's flagships. While the CPU Throttle test shows some performance throttling, it wasn't as severe as compared to the OnePlus 11, which suggests OnePlus has improved optimisations with the OnePlus 12R.In real-world performance, the OnePlus 12R breezes through pretty much any app you might use on a day-to-day basis. And with up to 16GB RAM, you won't feel any slowdown during multitasking. The OnePlus 12R is also a terrific gaming phone, running graphically intense games without lags and significant heating.The display's 120Hz refresh rate makes the UI look all the more smooth. There were a few instances where I noticed stuttering while scrolling through Instagram at default 120Hz, but you can change the refresh rate for specific apps through Display settings. Dropping the refresh rate to 90Hz for Instagram solved the problem.Coming to the software side of things, the OnePlus 12R ships with Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 on top. Anyone familiar with OxygenOS knows that you get a fairly clean UI with very few pre-installed apps, giving you a clutter-free experience out of the box. OxygenOS is customisable in many ways to suit your taste. OnePlus is promising 3 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates for the OnePlus 12R, a year less than what the company is offering with the OnePlus 12 which is a bit of a bummer.
Read MoreCameras
+The camera department is perhaps the only place the OnePlus 12R doesn't feel like a flagship. OnePlus has used the same set of cameras it did on the OnePlus 11R, so the results are similar as well. The main 50MP IMX890 camera does a reasonably good job capturing details and colours with ample lighting around. However, if you're someone who loves to capture the sunrise or sunset, the OnePlus 12R will disappoint as the camera tends to blow out the sun to boost the contrast.The main camera does hold up well in low light though, offering good balance without blowing out the highlights in ambient lighting conditions. Thanks to a fast shutter speed and OIS support, you'll be able to capture steady images. This also means you can record fairly steady videos at up to 4K 60 fps.
Read MoreBattery
+The OnePlus 12R has the biggest battery seen in a OnePlus phone to date. This naturally translates to a terrific battery life, especially thanks to an optimised chipset. On days with heavy usage that involved an hour of gaming and a couple of hours of video streaming, I was still left with roughly 20 percent battery in the tank by the end of the day. On lighter days, the OnePlus 12R can stretch it to one and a half days on a single charge thanks to good standby time. Either way, you can get a solid 6 hours of screen-on time. The phone also delivered an impressive 20 hours in the PCMark battery test.In addition to an impressive battery life, the OnePlus 12R also supports 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging, which can go from 0 to 100 per cent in about 30 minutes. If you enable Smart Rapid Charge Mode, the charging time reduces further to about 25 minutes.
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OnePlus 12R 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | February 6, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 |
| OS Updates | 3 Years |
| Security Updates | 4 Years |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 View Details | |||||
| Processor | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) | |||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 740 | |||||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | |||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||
| Cooling Technology | Hybrid Cooling System | |||||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | ProXDR LTPO (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1600 nits |
| PWM Dimming | 2160 Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 |
| Pixel Density | 450 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.26 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 94.2 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 163.3 mm |
| Width | 75.3 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 207 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP64 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Starry Mode Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Custom Watermark Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps HD @480 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Ultra Steady Video Bokeh portrait video |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 20x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||||||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
Full HD @30 fps HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 5500 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 100W Super VOOC Charging, 100% in 26 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.187 W/kg, Body: 0.824 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
OnePlus 12R 256GB User Reviews
OnePlus 12R 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 16 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.78", 1264 x 2780 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
OnePlus 12R Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| OnePlus 12R (8 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹33,999 |
| OnePlus 12R (8 GB + 256 GB) | Flipkart | ₹33,488 |
| OnePlus 12R (16 GB + 256 GB) | Flipkart | ₹36,284 |
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