{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-12r/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:50:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 12R",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. OnePlus 12 leads on performance. The OnePlus 12R is the cheaper of the two at PKR 139,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12",
            "slug": "oneplus-12",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_40_26-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:42:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 89,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 66.7,
                "overall": 91.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023 (China), Global launch in January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "3168 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED ProXDR 1-120Hz adaptive 10-bit, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, OIS 64 MP, periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, ultrawide, 114° field of view Hasselblad Color Calibration Multi-directional PDAF Hasselblad Portrait Mode HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash RAW Support",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps Dolby Vision HDR Gyro-EIS + OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5400 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby 5G + 5G Dual SIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Tri-band (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12R",
            "slug": "oneplus-12r",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12r/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_49_23-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 139999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:57:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 86,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony IMX890), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Ultra-wide, 112° 2 MP Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 89,
                    "oneplus-12r": 86
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 98,
                    "oneplus-12r": 96
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 88,
                    "oneplus-12r": 89.2
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "oneplus-12r": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "oneplus-12r": 75
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 66.7,
                    "oneplus-12r": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 12R costs PKR 80,000 less.",
        "OnePlus 12R packs a 100 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 12 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 12R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is listed at PKR 219,999 and OnePlus 12R at PKR 139,999. That makes OnePlus 12R cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 12R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 12 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on OnePlus 12R, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 12R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) while OnePlus 12R runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}