OnePlus 12, One Year Later | Still One Of The Best Phones Of 2024?

Reviewing the OnePlus 12 again almost one year later, to see if this is still one of the best Android flagship smartphones as head into 2025. How will it compare vs the OnePlus 13, as well as the biggest phones of 2024 like the Pixel 9 Pro?

Well, even after close to twelve months, the OnePlus 12 is still a fantastic all-round device. In fact, it just got even better with the launch of OxygenOS 15. This improves the old version in many ways, from adding AI smarts to upgrading the animations. So the everyday experience feels impressively smooth and looks even better.

The OnePlus 12 may not offer the best camera setup of any phone in 2024, but it's still good enough for most situations. It's only the blurring during action shots that lets it down, while the HDR chops are still hugely impressive.

Performance is still banging too, despite the Snapdragon 8 Elite now being official. You can play games like Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact on the OnePlus 12 with a perfectly smooth frame rate, even if you're gaming for hours.

As for Battery life, well, this is one of the best phones around for longevity. Here's hoping the OnePlus 13 is even better with its reported 6000mAh cell!

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OnePlus 12 Long Term Review Chapters:
0:00 - Get on with it!
1:03 - Design
4:15 - OxygenOS 15
5:47 - Screen & audio
6:44 - Performance & gaming
8:14 - Battery life
9:22 - Cameras
12:53 - Verdict