Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 12 delivers a more refined and efficient experience with its powerful A14 Bionic chip, excellent Ceramic Shield durability, and stellar color accuracy on the Super Retina XDR display. OnePlus 10 Pro counters with a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO2 display running at 120Hz, substantially better camera hardware featuring a 48MP Hasselblad main sensor and 8MP telephoto, and exceptional battery capacity at 5000 mAh with 80W charging. Performance-wise, both are flagship-capable, but OnePlus edges ahead in raw specs and versatility. iPhone 12 excels in software polish, optimization, and longevity. OnePlus offers superior value at $899 with its feature-rich package. For those prioritizing efficiency and premium build, iPhone 12 remains compelling; for spec enthusiasts and camera lovers, OnePlus 10 Pro justifies its higher price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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