OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
OnePlus
12
$799
4categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
11categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 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 Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) 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 $1799.
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 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 510 ppiWinner | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,110,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 7050 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 12 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 5 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 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,799 |
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 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh