At long last, I have what’s arguably the first notable flagship phone contender in my possession in the form of the OnePlus 12. While it technically debuted in December in China, the new OnePlus flagship is poised to make a strong statement at the phone’s global launch event next week — along with the OnePlus 12R as that missing device between the flagship model and OnePlus’ Nord series.
After the surprise of the OnePlus Open’s better-than-expected performance, OnePlus is looking to keep the momentum going with the OnePlus 12. As history has shown, the series has often delivered the best flagship value with strong emphasis on the design, cameras, battery, and specs. But despite the ambitious tones, OnePlus' top phone has often underperformed against key rivals like the iPhone, Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy.
