OnePlus 12 & OnePlus 12R Unboxing
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NOTE: At 11:39 the OnePlus 12R is listed on screen as $480, but the actual price is $499 like Linus says aloud. Sorry! Get your OnePlus 12 skins today at shortlinus.com OnePlus is back with a new "flagship killer", but with rising prices and stiff competition, can they do enough to stand out? A 50W wireless charger is a good start, but Linus is here to see if the phone is more than gimmicks wrapped in a pretty marble body. Buy a OnePlus 12: lmg.gg ( Canada: lmg.gg ) Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 OnePlus is back 0:31 OnePlus 12 unboxing and display/battery LABS results 1:35 Ports/buttons, specs, and cameras 3:32 OnePlus 12R unboxing and differences between the two 4:45 LABS performance results 6:02 Sponsor - brand 7:00 OnePlus 12R camera impressions 8:22 Testing "Aqua Touch" 9:31 Trying to make 50W wireless charging work 10:26 Google rant and speaker impressions 11:34 Pricing and overall thoughts 12:08 Outro
The video opens with the host introducing the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, highlighting OnePlus’s return to what they call flagship killer semantics and immediately drawing attention to the impressive 50W wireless charging capability. The unboxing is thorough, covering external design elements such as the back glass, the large camera bump, and the signature notification slider, as well as internal specs including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and the oversized vapor chamber cooler. The host dives into the camera system, describing a 50 MP main sensor, a 64 MP periscope telephoto, and a 48 MP ultrawide, while noting promising autofocus and color performance, though acknowledging mixed video performance. Performance testing is discussed at length, comparing real-world use to synthetic benchmarks, and pointing out that thermal throttling can occur under sustained load, with some caveats about the difference in app frame rates versus raw benchmark results. Battery life is examined, with claims of strong endurance and a 4500 nit peak brightness on the display, while OnePlus’ marketing around LTPO and high refresh rates is contrasted with practical impressions from the reviewer. A big portion of the mid-video analysis is devoted to charging ecosystems, including wired charging at up to 80W in the box, 50W wireless charging, and a caveat around “Wireless charging settings” that can throttle speeds, along with hands-on testing of the Aqua Touch technology for wet-screen usability. In addition to hardware, the host weighs the price-to-value proposition, comparing the $300 gap between the 12 and 12R and debating which device suits different budget levels and usage scenarios, particularly for users who prioritize camera performance or storage options. Throughout, the host interjects with humor and occasional sponsor segments, and closes by inviting viewer opinions on which model to choose and what features matter most, aiming to guide buyers toward an informed purchase decision.
Topics · technology · smartphones · reviews · unboxing · battery life · camera · charging · display
Questions answered
- What are the main distinguishing features of the OnePlus 12 compared to the 12R?
- The OnePlus 12 features a larger display with higher brightness, a more advanced camera system, and higher-end wireless charging options. It also uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a larger vapor chamber for cooling, but the 12R offers a strong battery life and similar core specs at a lower price, with some downgrades such as no wireless charging and a smaller display.
- How did the author evaluate real-world performance versus synthetic benchmarks?
- The reviewer suggested that real-world performance differences are often negligible compared to synthetic benchmarks due to app frame rate limits, and noted that the 12 showed thermal throttling under sustained stress, which impacts long gaming sessions despite higher scores on benchmarks.