OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 14
Compare OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 14 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 6500mAh…
OnePlus
12
$799
1categories won
OnePlus
14
$899
12categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 14 takes the overall win
The OnePlus 14 proves superior overall against the OnePlus 12, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 14. Choose the 14 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 takes battery honors offering 6,500 mAh alongside 120W charging.
14 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
12 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $899.
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.
12 vs 14: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1440 x 3168 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 510 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,110,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 7050 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 212 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 8.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $899 |
OnePlus 12
With its 5400 mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, periscope telephoto camera, and 4500-nit 2K ProXDR display, the OnePlus 12 returned the brand to undisputed flagship killer status.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
OnePlus 14
The OnePlus 14 pairs dual periscope telephotos (3x and 6x) with a massive 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon Glacier battery, 120W SuperVOOC wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh