The OnePlus 12 remains a top-tier Android, boasting robust features and a few limitations. A new deal has dropped its price by over 30%.
OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 has a starting price of $799
It was the company’s most complete handset in 2024 with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance
The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem.
While last year’s focus for smartphone makers was unquestionably on AI — it was the mobile trend of the year — the OnePlus 12 is unabashedly a phone first, AI companion second kind of device. Instead of prematurely jumping onto the AI bandwagon, promoting its phones with features that aren’t readily available, the Shenzhen manufacturer prioritized aspects that mattered more, such as charging tech, battery life, and performance.
The result? A smartphone that excels at the things you actually want and need. I find it very difficult to recommend any other mobile device in 2025.
My fondness for the OnePlus 12 is part of a bigger story. The device is the most complete handset from a company notorious for settling in small but invaluable areas — whether it’s the omission of wireless charging, a better low-light camera, or an official IP rating. The OnePlus 12 has all three of those features and a very competitive price, especially in today’s market.
At the time of this writing, only the 512GB model is on sale. Normally, it retails for $900, but right now, you can get it for just $600 off Best Buy.OnePlus 12
The latest OnePlus phone features a 4,500-nit display, an improved camera system, and features that fans have been longing for.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 128GB Unlocked Phone (JetBlack):
$475 (save $175)
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$499 (save $300)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB Unlocked AI Phone (Titanium Black):
$900 (save $400)
While that price is a $100 jump from the older OnePlus 11, the difference in user experience is very noticeable, from the feel and polish of the marble-like Flowy Emerald finish to the way the device optimizes its RAM, of which it has plenty of (up to 16GB). The OnePlus 12 looks and feels better to me than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Google Pixel 9 Pro, for example. The device’s edges are curved to make it sit smoothly in my hand, and I don’t struggle to press any of the buttons.
