“The OnePlus 12R is the best $500 smartphone I’ve ever used. If it’s not on your shopping list yet, it really needs to be.”
Pros
- Sleek, polished design
- Top-notch display
- Fast performance; runs cool
- Excellent battery life
- 80W charging!
- Unbeatable price
Cons
- Poor ultrawide and macro cameras
- No wireless charging
The OnePlus 12R is a remarkable phone that offers exceptional value. Despite not having the latest processor and some missing features like wireless charging, the OnePlus 12R stands out for its high-quality performance and affordability.
In our review, Joe Maring highlights the impressive features of the OnePlus 12R, emphasizing its design, performance, and overall user experience. Christine Romero-Chan also shares her thoughts on the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition in the “second opinion” section.
About our OnePlus 12R review
Published on February 5, 2024, our review of the OnePlus 12R provides an in-depth analysis of the phone’s design, performance, camera quality, battery life, and more.
OnePlus 12R: design
OnePlus 12R: screen and performance
This is a screen I’d expect on a $1,000 phone — not one that costs half the price.
OnePlus 12R: cameras
OnePlus 12R: battery life and charging
The OnePlus 12R has fantastic battery life.
OnePlus 12R: software
OnePlus 12R: a second opinion
OnePlus 12R: price and availability
OnePlus 12R: verdict