OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R is a 2023 smartphone that combines powerful performance with a sleek design, featuring the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chipset for fast processing. It sports a 6.74-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2772 x 1240 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smooth visuals for gaming and media consumption. With a 50 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera, it delivers solid photography capabilities. The device also boasts a substantial 5000 mAh battery with 100W charging support, allowing for quick power-ups. Overall, the OnePlus 12R offers a balanced experience for users seeking performance and quality at a competitive price point.

The OnePlus 12R is a mid-range smartphone that earns a VersusMatrix overall score of 68/100, placing it in the capable tier of the smartphones category for 2026. Priced around $749, it competes most directly with other mid-range smartphones where buyers weigh raw specifications against everyday usability.

Where the OnePlus 12R stands out most clearly is camera (100/100) and battery (75/100). On paper it ships with a 5,000mAh battery, a 50MP main camera, 12GB of RAM — the kind of hardware combination that defines its tier. In daily use these strengths translate to a smartphone that holds up well under the workloads buyers in this price band typically demand.

The trade-offs sit primarily in design and build (38/100) and value for money (53/100). Buyers for whom those dimensions are deal-breakers should compare against pricier alternatives in the leaderboard — but for the majority of buyers in this price band, the trade-off is acceptable given the strengths above.

The OnePlus 12R is worth considering for buyers shopping the $636-$862 smartphone market. For a head-to-head against the closest alternatives, browse the smartphones leaderboard and use the on-site comparison tool — the OnePlus 12R is included in the default ranking when sorted by overall score.