OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Compare OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
OnePlus
12
$799
6categories won
OnePlus
Ace 3 Pro
$499
8categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro takes the overall win
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro proves superior overall against the OnePlus 12, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 12 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Ace 3 Pro. Choose the Ace 3 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Ace 3 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Ace 3 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) and 24GB RAM.
12 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Ace 3 Pro wins on budget and value at $499 compared to $799.
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 Ace 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168Winner | 1264 x 2780 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppiWinner | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| 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 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 207 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 8.69 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and front | Ceramic / glass back, aircraft-grade metal frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $799 | $499Winner |
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 Ace 3 Pro
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro set a new endurance milestone with OnePlus’s debut 6100 mAh silicon-carbon Glacier battery, flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon, 100W charging, and an ultra-bright 4500-nit display.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh