OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Ace 5
Compare OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Ace 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 6415mAh…
OnePlus
12R
$499
1categories won
OnePlus
OnePlus Ace 5
$419
8categories won
12 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Ace 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Ace 5 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 OnePlus Ace 5. Choose the OnePlus Ace 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12R if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
OnePlus Ace 5 takes battery honors offering 6,415 mAh alongside 80W charging.
OnePlus Ace 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
OnePlus Ace 5 wins on budget and value at $419 compared to $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 OnePlus Ace 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,510,000 | 2,180,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5540 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,415 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back | Metal frame, ceramic and frosted glass back, Crystal Shield Glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12R | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499 | $419Winner |
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 5
The OnePlus Ace 5 is an absolute performance flagship killer, pairing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a massive 6,415mAh silicon-carbon battery, a blinding 4,500 nits 8T LTPO display, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, and the signature three-stage Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,415mAh