OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Compare OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Ace 3 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh…
OnePlus
12R
$499
0categories won
OnePlus
Ace 3 Pro
$499
7categories won
14 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 12R, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, 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 12R 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.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
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.
12R vs Ace 3 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1264 x 2780 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,510,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5540 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.69 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back | Ceramic / glass back, aircraft-grade metal frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12R | Ace 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
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
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