The OnePlus 12R is a more affordable option than the OnePlus 12, but with slightly lesser specs and no Hasselblad. Does that really matter though? We find out.
OnePlus has had a very solid start to 2024 with the release of the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R. While both phones look very similar, one is a flagship, while the other is a more budget-friendly option with slightly lesser specs.
The OnePlus 12 has an impressive triple-lens camera system on the rear: a 50-megapixel main lens, a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. For the selfie shooter, it has a 32MP lens. There are pros and cons to both images, but I prefer the OnePlus 12’s for the more vibrant and realistic colors that don’t appear washed-out.
There was a car show being held near me, though it was almost over by the time I arrived. I still snapped this quick photo of a Porsche . The Hasselblad color tuning on the OnePlus 12 worked out well for this shot, as the silver shows up better, and there’s more contrast and details in the photo. To me, the OnePlus 12R version just looks a bit dull and lifeless.OnePlus 12 vs.
The OnePlus 12R has muddied and soft details and almost resembles a watercolor painting — not a good look. But the OnePlus 12’s 3x optical zoom is sharp and clear and does a good job of getting the details and texture right. The colors also appear washed-out in the OnePlus 12R version, while the OnePlus 12 is accurate and captures the glow of the setting sun.
The OnePlus 12, on the other hand, did a better job of handling this scene than its lower-priced sibling. The night sky is darker, which is more indicative of the time it was taken, and it doesn’t look fake or artificial. The details in the trees are also much sharper and clearer — this is especially evident in the tree branches and the palm tree leaves. Thanks to the darker sky, it is easier to see the stars due to the higher contrast.
Let’s start with this portrait photo I took of my husband. Both images are good, but the OnePlus 12 slightly edges out the 12R in terms of edge detection. You can see some jagged bits in his hair where it seems like the software couldn’t differentiate between the edge of the hair with the leaves and the cloudy sky behind him. The 12R also struggled with detecting his right hand, as it looks like it just blended in with the ground at the park.
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