The OnePlus 12 ticks plenty of boxes, from premium display tech to capable Hasselblad-branded cameras and reliable all-day battery life. However, the hefty price hike is a tad disappointing, especially with lacklustre durability compared to similarly priced alternatives, and there’s no AI tech here...

Large, mega-bright curved screen, Consistently solid camera performance, OxygenOS is a visual treat, Excellent battery life

No AI features, Performance is slower than similarly specced phones, IP65 resistance falls short for the price

If you’re considering the OnePlus 12, you should buy it, because OnePlus knows its audience well, and this phone was made for your needs. It’s the coolest-looking phone in a long time, maybe ever, while others are boring metal slabs.

Very cool look and design, especially in emerald green, Amazing battery life and stellar performance, Unique cameras take terrific portraits and selfies

Only splash-resistant, can’t take a dunk underwater, Not as many years of updates as Samsung, Google, or Apple, No new AI features or titanium frame to brag on

If you're in the market for an Android phone right now, you can do a lot worse than OnePlus. Their new flagship is packed with top tech which is not just good for now, but should ensure your handset stays good for the foreseeable future.

Some great camera options, Sumptuous design, Gaming phone levels of power, Astounding battery life

Some cameras don't make the grade, More slippery than a bar of soap

The latest OnePlus 12 flagship is here - but does it iterate enough? Short answer: yes

Sony LYT-808 sensor superb, ProXDR display is epic, Premium performance

Price increase, Few colour options, Need a 50W wireless charger

OnePlus has long been a fantastic option in the “mid-range” price points for flagship smartphones . The OnePlus 12 sits right at the top of the OnePlus smartphone line-up, following on from the success of last year’s OnePlus 11 .

“The OnePlus 12 is a tremendous smartphone value — and one of the top Android phones to beat in 2024.”

Beautiful curved display, Flowy Emerald is a truly unique color, Powerful performance, Hasselblad camera system delivers great results, Two-day battery, Very fast wired and wireless charging

Back glass is slippery, Curved screen has some annoyances, Large size can be unwieldy

OnePlus has always delivered great software and a wonderful user experience, and the OnePlus 12 maintains this tradition. While OnePlus’ OxygenOS 14 (built on top of Android 14) shares code, design, and features with Oppo’s ColorOS, it still looks and feels like OxygenOS used to before merging with...

While Samsung and Google were busy shipping AI features as fast as possible, OnePlus doubled down on the essentials.

Excellent all-day-and-then-some battery life, Big, vibrant display, Top-tier processor and tons of storage, even at the base configuration, Good camera with lovely color processing

Lacks full IP68 rating, Four years of OS upgrades now lags behind category best

The OnePlus 12 has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, it - almost - fulfills the expectations.

Brilliantly good and very bright screen, improved camera, bigger battery, wireless charging and really good sound. And 'Aqua Touch' is a really welcome new feature.

Must make do with IP65 certification. Despite optimised cooling, the phone still heats up quickly. Benchmark measurement of the processor shows results on par with the predecessor.

Putting flagships on notice.