Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs OnePlus 12R side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4310mAh vs…

Motorola
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
$499
8categories won

OnePlus
12R
$499
7categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12R proves superior overall against the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 12R. Choose the 12R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
12R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) and 16GB RAM.
Motorola ThinkPhone 25 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $499.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2670 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 462 ppiWinner | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 725,000 | 1,510,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3120 | 5540Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,310 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 68 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | IP64 |
| Build | Aramid fiber back, aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
Designed in collaboration with Lenovo ThinkPad engineers, the ThinkPhone 25 pairs genuine Aramid fiber construction, MIL-STD-810H military durability, and IP68 waterproofing with a compact 6.36-inch 3,000 nits LTPO pOLED screen. Equipped with a 3x optical telephoto with OIS, 68W TurboPower, and guaranteed 5 years of Android OS and security upgrades through 2029.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,310mAh
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a masterclass in price-to-performance ratio, pairing Qualcomm proven flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a glorious 4500-nit 1.5K LTPO4 display, an enormous 5500 mAh battery, and lightning-quick 100W SuperVOOC charging for under $500.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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