The OnePlus 12 was one of last year's big surprises when it came to capable phone camera systems – after some fine but forgettable cameras on previous models, the OnePlus 12 finally brought a phone that could meet the lofty expectations of having the Hasselblad logo printed on the rear.
However, this success piles the pressure on OnePlus to keep improving its cameras to keep up with the increasingly fierce competition. Last year's crop of phones was the best we've seen yet – and 2025 has only just begun. However, OnePlus has the distinct advantage of being one of the few China-based phone makers with a significant US presence.
