12R vs 12+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $18.23 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · 12+ 5G 68 — 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$18.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12R 9012+ 5G 70

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12R 8512+ 5G 52

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12R 6712+ 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

12R 9012+ 5G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 2312+ 5G 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12R 7312+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12R	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$350	$215
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	207 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2028	Mar 2028

12R full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.