It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

We have a lot of exciting flagship phones arriving in 2024, and one of the first to be released this year was the OnePlus 12, along with its more affordable sibling, the OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 11 was a solid successor to the OnePlus 10T, and it brought back some of that OnePlus magic that had been missing, meaning the OnePlus 12 has a lot to live up to. Happily, it fixes some of the shortcomings of older models and is set to be a strong rival to the competition from Samsung, Google, and Apple, as we found out in our review. Christine Romero-Chan reviewed the OnePlus 12 upon release at the end of January 2024 and used a U.S. version of the phone in the Flowy Emerald color. In April 2024, Andy Boxall revisited the OnePlus 12, this time using a U.K. model in Silky Black. Andy’s experience with the phone can be found in the “three months later” section directly below, but the review score remains unchanged, and it’s still a highly recommended smartphone. I was disappointed not to have th...

Beautiful curved display; Flowy Emerald is a truly unique color; Powerful performance; Hasselblad camera system delivers great results; Two-day battery; Very fast wired and wireless charging;

Back glass is slippery; Curved screen has some annoyances; Large size can be unwieldy;

If you're in the market for an Android phone right now, you can do a lot worse than OnePlus. Their new flagship is packed with top tech which is not just good for now, but should ensure your handset stays good for the foreseeable future.

Some great camera options, Sumptuous design, Gaming phone levels of power, Astounding battery life

Some cameras don't make the grade, More slippery than a bar of soap

Compared to other big-name phones that are turning to AI to improve their capabilities, the OnePlus 12 is an uncomplicated device that combines good hardware with a solid build. It has a large, punchy display with great performance and unparalleled battery life.

The OnePlus 12 is their latest flagship phone, ticking so many boxes, addressing concerns and delivering specs on specs. Dive into more in our review.

OnePlus has long been a fantastic option in the “mid-range” price points for flagship smartphones . The OnePlus 12 sits right at the top of the OnePlus smartphone line-up, following on from the success of last year’s OnePlus 11 .

If you’re considering the OnePlus 12, you should buy it, because OnePlus knows its audience well, and this phone was made for your needs. It’s the coolest-looking phone in a long time, maybe ever, while others are boring metal slabs.

Very cool look and design, especially in emerald green, Amazing battery life and stellar performance, Unique cameras take terrific portraits and selfies

Only splash-resistant, can’t take a dunk underwater, Not as many years of updates as Samsung, Google, or Apple, No new AI features or titanium frame to brag on

Putting flagships on notice.

The OnePlus 12 has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, it - almost - fulfills the expectations.

Brilliantly good and very bright screen, improved camera, bigger battery, wireless charging and really good sound. And 'Aqua Touch' is a really welcome new feature.

Must make do with IP65 certification. Despite optimised cooling, the phone still heats up quickly. Benchmark measurement of the processor shows results on par with the predecessor.

OnePlus has always delivered great software and a wonderful user experience, and the OnePlus 12 maintains this tradition. While OnePlus’ OxygenOS 14 (built on top of Android 14) shares code, design, and features with Oppo’s ColorOS, it still looks and feels like OxygenOS used to before merging with...