OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
OnePlus 12 delivers exceptional value with a larger 6.82-inch display (4500 nits peak brightness vs 2600), superior battery capacity (5400 mAh), and faster 100W charging compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra's 45W. Both feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors and 12GB RAM, ensuring snappy performance. Samsung counters with its titanium frame, IP68 rating, dual periscope telephoto system (3x and 5x), and the sophisticated One UI 6.1 software ecosystem. OnePlus excels in raw display quality, battery longevity, and charging speed with its 50W wireless option. Galaxy S24 Ultra justifies its $500 premium through premium build materials, superior video capabilities at 4K@120fps, and Samsung's refined software refinement. For display enthusiasts and power users prioritizing battery life, OnePlus 12 represents outstanding value. Those valuing ultra-premium materials and comprehensive camera versatility should opt for Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 12 if…
- →Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
Category Scores
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 S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 2600 |
| 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 (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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