12R vs Open

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Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Open it's also the sounder buy at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · Open 57 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus 12R $350

Buy with care$18.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

OnePlus Open $900

Buy with care$31.90/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

12R 90Open 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12R 85Open 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12R 67Open 79

The Open has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12R 90Open 76

5,500mAh vs 4,805mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 23Open 34

The Open is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12R.

Value

12R 73Open 57

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12R	Open
Price (street)	$350	$900
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	7.82-inch 2K LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120Hz, up to 2800 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB/16GB	16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	4,805 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	Unfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm
Weight	207 g	239 g
Water resistance	IP64	IPX4
Supported until	Jan 2028	Oct 2028

12R full verdict →Open full verdict →Longevity master board →

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