OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
OnePlus 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 4500-nit LTPO AMOLED display, and versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 3x periscope telephoto, and 8K video recording. Samsung Galaxy A55 offers solid mid-range value with Exynos 1480 performance, 1000-nit Super AMOLED display, and competent 50MP main camera limited to 4K video. Battery capacities favor OnePlus at 5400mAh with 100W charging versus Galaxy A55's 5000mAh with 25W charging. Display resolution heavily favors OnePlus (3168x1440 vs 2340x1080), providing noticeably sharper visuals. Galaxy A55 holds IP67 certification versus OnePlus's IP65, offering marginally better dust resistance. For users prioritizing raw performance, display quality, and photography capabilities, OnePlus 12 justifies its $799 price point. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable daily performance should consider Galaxy A55, though compromises in processing power and camera features are evident.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 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 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 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 | 6.6 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 (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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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 A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
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