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OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus 11R; Which Is Better? Is it Worth Upgrading?

The year 2024 started with a bang for Android lovers with the release of the S24 series by Samsung and the OnePlus 12 series by the flagship. While the S24 series has some avant-garde premium smartphones, it is the OnePlus 12 series - the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12 R - that touches the sweet spot between high-end specs and the right price tag. In this article, we have compared the OnePlus 12R with its predecessor the OnePlus 11R, giving you a clearer idea of whether or not you should upgrade.
OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus 11R; Which Is Better? Is it Worth Upgrading?
Last month, leading Android phone manufacturer OnePlus launched a new addition to its market-leading series of handsets - the OnePlus 12. In this 12th type, these mobile phones manage to bring a lot of value and features at a pocket-friendly price tag. This latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered Android phone pretty much justifies the brand's logo of “never settle”. While these smartphones have been one of the most sought-after smartphones for the past few days, in this article we are going to delve into a head-to-head comparison of the latest launch with its predecessor. Check out our brief comparison of the OnePlus 12R with the OnePlus 11R, in terms of features, usability and price.
Key Features

OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 11R 5G
Launch Date

January 2024
February 2023
Screen

6.78 inches, 2780 x 1264 pixels, 450 PPI, 1-120 Hz dynamic refresh rate
6.74 inches; 2772 X 1240 pixels; 360 Hz refresh rate

OS

OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14

OxygenOS based on Android 13

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform
RAM

8GB | 16GB

128GB | 256GB | 512GB

Storage

128GB | 256GB

8GB | 16GB

Battery

5,500 mAh with 100W SUPER VOOC support
50MP Main Camera with Sony IMX890, 8MP Ultrawide Camera and Macro Lens
Rear Camera
50MP + 8MP + 2MP
50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera
16MP
16 MP
Other Features

Face Unlock, Screen Flash, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Steady mode, Time-lapse, Retouching And Filters

Nightscape, Ultra HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Tilt-Shift mode, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Retouch, Movie Mode, Raw file, Filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, Video Portrait, Focus Tracking, Timelapse And Macro mode
OnePlus 11R 5G (Sonic Black, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
OnePlus 11R 5G
OnePlus 12R (Cool Blue, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
OnePlus 12R (Cool Blue, 8GB, 128GB)
Price comparison of the OnePlus 12R with OnePlus 11R
Storage Variant

OnePlus 12R

OnePlus 11R

8GB RAM & 128GB

Rs. 39,999

Rs. 37,999

16GB RAM & 256GB

Rs. 45,999

Rs. 41,999

Here is a detailed comparison of both the mobile phones:

  • Design: Compared to the OnePlus 12R’s glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back) and metal design, the structure and design of the OnePlus 11R is a lot more refined. The 12R is slightly thicker (8.8mm versus 8.7mm) and heavier (207g versus 204g) when compared with the 11R.
  • Display: OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch “LTPO” AMOLED display, has a 1.5K resolution and can top 4,500 nits, while the OnePlus 11R’s display was 6.74 inches of non-LTPO display and could top only 1,450nits.
  • Processor: The OnePlus 12R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the 11R has the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.
  • Software and Update Support: The latest 12R runs the newest OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 with assured 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. The OnePlus 11R has OxygenOS based on Android 13.
  • Rear Camera: The OnePlus 12R and the OnePlus 11R have a 50 MP Sony IMX890 main sensor, paired with an 8MP ultrawide and another 2MP macro. The only difference is that the 12R’s setup’s ultrawide uses a less wide 112-degree field-of-view lens compared to 120-degree in the 11R.
  • Front Camera: The OnePlus 12R has a 16MP camera for selfies and the same is present in the OnePlus 11R.
  • Battery And Charging: The OnePlus 12R is powered by a 5,500mAh battery and supports 100W fast wired charging but the 11R model comes with 5,000mAh and the same 100W fast charging support.
This story is from February 19, 2024
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About the AuthorSoumya Joy

Soumya is a technology editor with the TOI Most Searched Products, where she has been harnessing her interest in the latest gadgets and covering the tech industry since 2017. She has more than a decade of experience in creating stories and product reviewing from scratch, especially smartphones, smart devices, washing machines and other electronic gear. During her decade-plus career, she has garnered an expertise in reviewing phones, appliances and gadgets of all shapes and sizes, and mastered the understanding of everything from game consoles to air fryers. In the rare moments, when she is not exploring a new gadget, she can be found lost in her books or music, or pampering her tastebuds with different food.

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