OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Verdict
OnePlus 12 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 serve distinctly different priorities, making direct comparison challenging. OnePlus 12 dominates raw specifications: its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor outpaces the Z Flip 4's older 8+ Gen 1 chip, while the 5400 mAh battery with 100W charging crushes the 3700 mAh capacity with 25W charging. Camera capabilities heavily favor OnePlus with a 50 MP f/1.6 main sensor, 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto, and 8K video versus Galaxy's modest 12 MP dual setup. Display brightness reaches 4500 nits on OnePlus versus 1200 nits on Samsung's inner screen. However, Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers something OnePlus cannot: innovative foldable design with a unique 1.9-inch cover display for quick interactions. The Z Flip 4 weighs only 187 grams compared to OnePlus's 220 grams, though it's thicker when closed and lacks the IP65 dust resistance OnePlus provides. OnePlus 12 delivers superior everyday performance, photography, and longevity at $200 less. Galaxy Z Flip 4 appeals primarily to users valuing foldable novelty over practical advantages. OnePlus 12 is the stronger all-around choice for most consumers.
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 Z Flip 4 if…
- →Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- →Improved battery over Flip 3
- →Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
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 Z Flip 4
Pros
- Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- Improved battery over Flip 3
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free selfies and video calls
Cons
- Visible crease on inner display
- Small cover screen limits functionality
- 12 MP cameras lag behind competitors
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm | 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope | — |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1200 |
| 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 (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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