OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Open 2
Compare OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus Open 2 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
OnePlus
12R
$499
4categories won
OnePlus
Open 2
$1,699
12categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 2 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 2 proves superior overall against the OnePlus 12R, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 2 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 2. Choose the Open 2 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12R if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 2 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 2 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 2 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
12R provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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.
12R vs Open 2: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.82" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppiWinner | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,510,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5540 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 5.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IPX8 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back | Titanium alloy hinge, carbon-fiber subframe, vegan leather or matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12R | Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $499Winner | $1,699 |
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 Open 2
The OnePlus Open 2 fixes the only shortcomings of the original Open by adding 50W wireless charging, an enormous 5,700 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and an IPX8 water rating, all while remaining under 10mm when folded.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh