OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Open
Compare OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Open side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5400mAh vs 4805mAh battery…
OnePlus
12
$799
10categories won
OnePlus
Open
$1,699
2categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12 takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12 claims the overall win over the OnePlus Open, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 12. Choose the 12 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Open if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
12 wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 100W fast charging.
12 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB 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 $1699.
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 Open: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 7.82" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 510 ppiWinner | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 2800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,110,000Winner | 1,590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7050Winner | 5280 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 4,805 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 gWinner | 239 g |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 5.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and front | Proprietary cobalt-molybdenum alloy frame, carbon fiber support, Ceramic Guard outer glass, matte glass or vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,699 |
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 Open
The OnePlus Open disrupted the foldable smartphone arena with a virtually invisible display crease, featherlight 239g chassis, groundbreaking Sony LYTIA Pixel Stacked sensor, 3x periscope telephoto, and game-changing Open Canvas multi-tasking.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,805mAh