OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A25
OnePlus 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, stunning 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display at 4500 nits, and versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 64MP 3x periscope telephoto, and 8K video recording. Its 5400mAh battery supports blazing-fast 100W wired charging (80W US) plus 50W wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy A25 targets budget-conscious users with respectable mid-range specs: Exynos 1280 processor, 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and capable 50MP main camera, though limited to 4K@30fps video and modest 25W charging. The OnePlus excels in processing power, display quality, charging speed, and camera versatility, while the A25 offers better value per dollar and lighter weight. OnePlus 12 is the clear choice for performance enthusiasts; Galaxy A25 suits those prioritizing affordability over flagship capabilities.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope | 2 MP depth |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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Pros & Cons
OnePlus 12
Pros
- Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto
- Large 5400 mAh battery
Cons
- Only IP65 rating (vs IP68 on rivals)
- Heavy at 220 g
- Limited to 4 years of OS updates
- No mmWave 5G in US
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
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