My Big Fat Italian OnePlus 12 Review: No Regrets!

[@tonyswagz]

Loved this, my wife and I bought this phone on amazons prime day sale and we’ve been watching hundreds of review videos this was very informative. Thank you.

[@Techsploder]

Oh that's so great to hear, enjoy the phone!

[@KennyO303]

​@@Techsploder I would highly recommend the OEM aramid fiber case. It has a great feel in the hand, and wears in quite well. My second choice is the OEM green matte rubber case that you can buy off of eBay for like $9. I rock that one with my OnePlus SmartWatch 2 with the green band if I'm feeling like leaning into that color, which I like. Us old school Gen Xers rarely drop our electronics - we death grip them as if our life depended on it 😂

[@abdulwahabhadi4459]

Watching from OnePlus 12❤

[@Techsploder]

12ception!

[@wade_county]

If I didn't have to always carry a smaller Pixel and smaller iPhone, it would be this phone for me. OnePlus is having a banner year.

[@Techsploder]

Totally agree!

[@illuminati2101]

Team iPhone 13 mini ❤

[@raymondwishart540]

I have been using a OnePlus 12 since it came out. Great deal for the memory and storage. Much better battery life than the pixel 6 this phone replaced. Quick charging with the included charger and cable was eye opening. Don't like the round screen edges and soft screen saver, but the value over the Samsung 24 was to good to pass up. Jason, get a case. We know your history of dropping phones. 😂

[@Techsploder]

Haha yep I do have history!

[@RandyGleason]

I traded my 8 Pro for the 12 and have no regrets. I also have an s24 standard but I always come back to the 12.

[@c2thaj2tha71]

How funny I upgraded from the 8 Pro to the OnePlus 12 too 😊 (just got it yesterday)

[@marchelloarcelay]

Fanastic review, Jason! I love your insight on gadgets. Have fun in NYC.

[@Techsploder]

@@marchelloarcelay thanks Marchello!

[@ramsogood123]

A very decent review and thank you for sharing your experience....I am also enjoying a lot with my OnePlus 12...The cameras on it really did a great job during my trip to Dubai recently... It's a very all-round phone and I love it..

[@Techsploder]

A great all rounder! Hope you enjoyed Dubai!

[@gagandaman77]

hey , actually i am thinking of oneplus 12 to buy , but i am worried abt its camera is it good can u share if u have upload ur photos captured from oneplus 12?

[@Techsploder]

@@gagandaman77 not for nothing but this video has an entire section dedicated to the camera capabilities on this phone. Yes, I think you will like it.

[@kmrjt1]

I really love my Oneplus 12. It's fast, UI is smooth as silk, absolutely no bloatware, works like a beast with all the multitasking I do on it, great display with good visibility outdoors, excellent RAM management, superb battery backup that lasts all day and has never let me down. Strongbox engine 3.0 keeps my confidential data secure and gives me peace of mind. Camera is decent too, works for my purpose. I own the Galaxy S23 ultra as well but use OP 12 as my primary phone as I absolutely love it!

[@Techsploder]

Right on, a OnePlus 12 stan!

[@jsal1993]

Great review! OnePlus has come a long way with camera quality, definitely feels on par with the others now depending on personal preference.

[@Techsploder]

Yeah I mean it's definitely not quite as bullet proof as Pixel or Galaxy S series cameras, but it continues to improve and I was very satisfied to have it with me!

[@jsal1993]

@@Techsploder Did you get the chance to test motion blur on the OnePlus 12? Would be interesting to see how the Galaxy, OnePlus, and Pixel compare. I heard Pixel handles it very well and Samsung tends to struggle with that type of thing.

[@Techsploder]

I did not play around with motion blur.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Looking forward to getting this. Used the OnePlus 5, 6, 8T, now finally upgrading from my 8T

[@Techsploder]

I think you'll like it!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

@@Techsploder Nice. I'm very excited. Very much looking forward to it. Ordered it earlier in the week (gets delivered on this coming Tuesday) so had to come down the rabbit hole of checking out the reviews to see if it was worth getting it. Coz I skipped the 9 10 11 coz they never seemed to me worth the switch past the 8T but the 12 finally made me pull the plug. Albeit very late but I saw it at a good price and figured time to finally cave into an upgrade. Thanks for the balanced review and real world use case example. That's one thing that stood out to me is you were also able to give a very practical review. Which is something some creators tend to forget and just focus on the bells and whistles and specs but they don't show us what it's like to actually use the phone for a set amount of time and what to expect etc What I like to call the "real world reviews" rather than what we can read off the marketing materials from the brands.

[@Techsploder]

@@TheOnlyTaps right on! It's the only way I know how to review! Haha

[@georget10i]

Excellent review. OnePlus seem to pay attention to animation and scrolling smoothness which really enhances the experience. Not being bloated with AI is a blessing. If OnePlus 13 has a flat screen I will consider getting it. They should definitely increase the update support to 5 years though.

[@Techsploder]

I do hope the 13 has a flat screen!

[@micky1067]

Great Video. I have the oneplus 12 and I must say ... perfect. Oneplus is back. I had the Onepus 3, 6, 9 and now 12 .. So I am a Fan.. 😉

[@kyleerickson3382]

any bugs

[@micky1067]

@@kyleerickson3382 was that a question ? If yes.. I have not yet found any errors

[@Techsploder]

Tis a great device, enjoy!

[@luxury_collections522]

I ordered this phone tomorrow and waiting for it but great review sir😊

[@Techsploder]

Oh right on, enjoy it!

[@luxury_collections522]

@@Techsploder and also you are really a very good photographer🙂

[@Techsploder]

Oh wow, thank you!

[@g_ravasz]

Great review. The eraser isn't the one called " Remover " when you opened in the gallery the editor option?

[@Techsploder]

Well, it didn't match up to what I read in OnePlus' promotional materials.

[@g_ravasz]

@@Techsploder I have the eraser option even on my older Huawei Mate 10 Pro from 2017 and Mate 40Pro from 2020 and the eraser on all devices kinda gimmicky to be honest. Even on Vivo X100 Pro too.

[@Techsploder]

@g_ravasz yeah that was my assumption is that remover was the OLD implementation and AI Eraser the new one.

[@TheTimePostChannel]

Great video sir 👍, I'm actually planning to get the One plus 12 very soon even if the One plus 13 with the snapdragon 8 gen 4 is probably right around the corner

[@Techsploder]

I think you'll be happy with your purchase!

[@sohail6759]

Wen do u think the oneplus 13 will be realesed?

[@TheTimePostChannel]

@@sohail6759 I can't give a specific date for now

[@Techsploder]

@@sohail6759 Well, the 11 was released this Feb. The 10 was released in March 2023. So my GUESS is that it would be in the first few months of 2025.

[@sohail6759]

@@Techsploder thank you , I might wait for it then

[@lalitsehgal21]

Switched from s23ultra.. and op12 blows it out of water... shots are amazing.. seems like sony cam delivers beautifully

[@MrCrescendo]

Both the slipperiness and the phantom touches with the curved screen are solved by using a $10 case.

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

Frankly, switching to the OnePlus 12 for your trip wasn't taking a big chance. It's a higher tier device than the pixel 8 Pro. It has a far better processor and the hasselblad color science is far more accurate. By the way, you can purchase a round tempered glass camera lens protector for the back of the device. I purchased my 12 in silky black and paired it with a black tempered glass camera lens protector and the OEM aramid fiber bumper case. Both give my 12 a futuristic race car look. You should check it out.

[@Techsploder]

Thanks for the tip!

[@missdemeanor2637]

Great review! I love my oneplus 12❤

[@Techsploder]

Right on!

[@TayQuartermain]

I used the one plus open for about six months at the beginning of the year, the hardware was fantastic, but oxygen os had so many annoying little things wrong with it that I had to stop using it.

[@TayQuartermain]

Oh and I don't know about the glass, it's the first phone that I have managed to scratch in a long long time.

[@Techsploder]

Yeah OxygenOS is a hot/cold topic, I get it. Never really bugged me that much.

[@bajarangdubeyofficial]

Please share the link of your icon pack. btw nice review and insightful perspective 👏👏

[@Techsploder]

The icon pack was included with the OS! Easy as that.

[@bajarangdubeyofficial]

@@Techsploder but not able to find in my Oxygen Os of OnePlus 12R. Could you please share the link or screenshot. Thanks.

[@Zeisstre]

​@@bajarangdubeyofficialif you are using the default launcher, long press on a blank space then click icon, select "custom" then navigate to "Adaptive Icons" and select it.

[@bajarangdubeyofficial]

yes it's showing but it's beta version for my OnePlus 12R. All icons are not converting on the same pattern some of them are left.

[@GMann_007]

I ordered my phone and the shipping was approx over 4 days cause of the long weekend. Before the phone arrived I had a case. There is no way I am using a phone without a case.

[@Techsploder]

Good call. It is a particularly slippery bugger.

[@rushikeshsuryawanshi7376]

Which one should i buy in between Xiaomi 14 and OnePlus 12??? Which 1 is perfect package?

[@Techsploder]

I haven't had experience with the Xiaomi 14 unfortunately so I can't weigh in on that!

[@rushikeshsuryawanshi7376]

@@Techsploder what bout OnePlus then for cam??

[@Techsploder]

@@rushikeshsuryawanshi7376 I mean, check out the video. I'm a fan of the cam on the OnePlus 12 for sure!

[@rushikeshsuryawanshi7376]

@@Techsploder ok

[@vishnuvijwani]

I use the AI eraser! Maybe clear cache and storage of the photos app? Or maybe uninstall the app updates?

[@Techsploder]

I'll try that when I get back from NY.

[@vishnuvijwani]

@@Techsploder alright. Uninstalling the updates or clearing the storage should fix it. Let me know if you can't get it even after that! I'll help with an apk file

[@andr2ej7]

​@@vishnuvijwaniThere's a trick for this! Change the region of your phone to India. Then go to the apps settings, show system apps, select aiunit app and clear its data, then open the photos app and now you can find the AI eraser among the edit options. Switch back the region.

[@luxury_collections522]

Sir, can you please tell me about OnePlus 12 supports mhl/hdmi display output or not???.

[@Techsploder]

Seems like some people have been able to get this to work.

[@thomasholm-hansen8650]

OnePlus has always made great phones with snappy software, great battery and charging, but subpar cameras, but with the 12 it looks like the cameras are up there with the best ...

[@Techsploder]

The cameras are definitely up there, not quite at the top. But very impressive!

[@poolking36]

What launcher are you using ?

[@Techsploder]

OxygenOS. I just went with a more monochrome setup.

[@poolking36]

@@Techsploder I know I have the OnePlus 12 too I just asked what launcher were you using

[@jorgeescudero5034]

​@@poolking36 He is using the stock launcher, that's it. If you're asking about the icons, then ask that and be nice about it.

[@poolking36]

@@jorgeescudero5034 I am being nice about it. I only asked what launcher he was using. I never said anything wrong

[@Dannyv1987]

One plus 12 is def a fantastic phone but im so in love with my s24 ultra ❤

[@Techsploder]

Oh I GET IT

[@zafransafi1806]

What about green line issues?

[@Techsploder]

I didn't experience those issues.

[@TJ-hs1qm]

I heard that Americans rarely get any vacation or days off (it's 30-40 days paid vacation per year in most of Europe). Curiously wondering, how can they afford a trip to Europe?

[@Techsploder]

Well, my bank account is asking me the same question if I'm honest. But sometimes you just gotta pull the trigger!

[@pillepolle3122]

I will wait for OP 13 with flat screen and new design of camera bump. Curved screen is annoying beyond belief. I mean those ghost touches and light reflections

[@Techsploder]

Yep, totally agree nowadays.

[@alessandror.4614]

I'm undecided between Pixel 8 pro and One Plus 12.. i'm worried about the camera and software update for One Plus...

[@Techsploder]

The update promise is obviously 3 years less, so that's a big consideration. Camera wise, I mean, I'm pretty darn happy. But again, Pixel still has that special edge. OP camera still isn't bulletproof where the Pixel mostly is.

[@JB-1184]

Im worried about wifi connections and not having mmwave 5g on the OP12 phone.

[@Techsploder]

@@JB-1184 dang. I wish I had mentioned that in the review!

[@alessandror.4614]

@@Techsploder Ok thank you ! i need a new smartphone and I can't wait any longer. I'm searching a smartphone with good battery and good camera. I think One Plus 12 is better than Pixel 8 Pro for battery and signal, while Pixel 8 Pro is better for camera. The big problem of the Pixel 8 Pro is Tensor. No Samsung No Iphone, No Xiaomi. Beetween Pixel 8 Pro and One Plus 12? I use smartphone for Photography, Video and Social (instagram to sharing my photo's). No gaming. I would like it to last at least 3/4 years🤔

[@krlosRD]

@@alessandror.4614 I have the pixel 8P and can say that the only very best thing is the camera. That thing gets excellent pictures in the first try... but charging battery takes for ever, it gets extremely hot if doing 2-3 things at the same time and some other minor things. Im waiting for Oneplus 13 to see if the camera is better and they change to a flat screen.

[@Denny-G26]

I asked one plus to optimize the camera,I showed them the video of mrwhosetheboss, explains just what the phone needs

[@Techsploder]

I'll take a look, thanks!

[@Diav3l]

This is one of the best phones on the market today and with one of the better sets of lenses. It's not the best in terms of photos/videos (Pixel and Huawei are ahead of it), but when someone claims that Samsung takes better photos, I have to laugh. I had this miserable Samsung for a week, after the camera update, and I must say that it is the worst flagship photo smartphone on the market, and many reviewers will agree. Someone who has dealt with professional photography will also confirm these words. But unfortunately, the money from Samsung took its toll.

[@Techsploder]

Which Sammy phone? S24 Ultra? I also took that to Italy and I gotta say, it too got some INCREDIBLE shots. I'm working on turning around my Italy review of that one this week hopefully with tons of shots to show.

[@samufx2578]

I will never buy a OnePlus again. I have a OnePlus 8t, after the company was bought by Oppo, everything went downhill with mine. The majority of my apps are locked at 60hz, google chrome doesn't work since android 12, everything is slow, and now I have two green lines on my display like most of the other OnePlus 8t users and it looks like it's a software problem.

[@Techsploder]

I get it. You are not alone.

[@kaizjessani7303]

The only 2 things stopping me is The Curved Screen and green lines

[@Techsploder]

Green lines? Explain...

[@kaizjessani7303]

@@Techsploder the green line that appears in the display suddenly for some.

[@osoifamf]

@@kaizjessani7303thats what’s stopping me

[@rolins3279]

Remover = Eraser

[@dr.sanket]

I have it since February and i got bored of its perfectness :P. Stellar display, battery life, fluidity, cameras, its so perfect that it is boring

[@Techsploder]

Haha that's funny.

[@Gav_Jam]

what a phone - solid review and would be the only phone that could tempt me away from the Pixel.

[@Techsploder]

Right on, it's a good one!

[@saravanakathirB]

It gives screen on time of 6-6.30hrs only without any games

[@Techsploder]

Solid!

[@jnr-k921]

I currently have 4 hours screen on time, and I'm on 58% battery left! Took it off charge this morning at 7:45 am, it's now 18:22! Never experienced anything like this

[@saravanakathirB]

@@jnr-k921 but for me it's 14% now screen on time is 5hrs

[@jnr-k921]

@@saravanakathirB what the hell have you been doing onit for it to be that?? Is your brightness set on max all day? Even that shouldn't effect you that much

[@saravanakathirB]

@@jnr-k921 idont know my screen refresh rate is on 60 hz mostly all apps on auto optimize mode and my screen on time time is 100-0% is maximum 6:45 hrs to 7hrs

[@Ejohns1004]

I look at people who use high end phones without a case the same way I look at people who drive without seatbelts. It's not cute, it's not a flex, buy a $10 case for your $800 or whatever dollar phone.

[@Techsploder]

Oh I totally agree. I got the OP12 from OnePlus directly for the review, often they send a case but did not this time so I took my chances. But yeah, my daily driver is ALWAYS case protected.

[@H4554Nx]

I got the s24u and the 12 pound for pound the 12 is better camera battery 🔋

[@Techsploder]

I can't agree that the 12 has a better camera than the S24u. Battery on the other hand...

[@H4554Nx]

@@Techsploder why do you say so? Every time I tried take a point n shoot with my s24u it turns out horrible smudgy washed and so much noise

[@Techsploder]

@@H4554Nx so I told the OP12 and the S24u in my Italy trip. Review of the latter coming very soon so I'll share the pics then but I had incredible output, in standard mode but also in RAW mode.

[@H4554Nx]

@@Techsploder cool thx

[@saine414]

That's why you have a case.

[@Techsploder]

Amen

[@petergplus6667]

I am amazed how much money people are able to waste that testing phones without a flip case or at least a bumper is beyond me. My Note 9 screen is still immaculate ol after 7y of daily abuse.

[@Techsploder]

Often these devices are sent by the manufacturer for the purpose of the review. Sometimes they send a case. Sometimes they do not. If they do, I affix that sucker immediately cause I am death to un-cased phones. In this case, I had to go un-cased. What ya gonna do.

[@PNWBootMan]

That’s why you put phones in cases. the folks in the phone community wanting to buy these super expensive phones and not put a case on it. That’s just idiotic.

[@Techsploder]

I am a phone case always person... But this was a review unit, they did not send me a case unfortunately.

[@LouieFajardo1989]

one of the slippery phone i ever own, the curve screen is a gimmick, not a fan. i immediately return it.

[@Techsploder]

Damn slippery, that is so true.

[@chirantanborah-rh6hn]

Could have put on a case.

[@saine414]

Strange i have the AI eraser hmm

[@Techsploder]

Yeah no clue.

[@bookerwright5119]

Now learn to put case on your phone

[@Techsploder]

I do! (On my devices... On review devices sent to me by the OEM, I do if they send me one)

[@shiro214okane]

ohh so black has texture, i got white its too smooth slippery without case. choose white so it will absorb less heat during the day and aesthetics

[@Techsploder]

Oh but white doesn't have the matte finish?

[@ALLKNEWPRINCE]

Bro did oneplus paid you??? As people always complain about Night photoshops n video sucks man! Os is also nearly copying apple now… oppoish performance of oneplus makes it oneminus. 4500 nits is just a gimmick, check for clear meaning. Chinese makers always play with emotion

[@Techsploder]

I mean, the proof is in the video. I took a crap tonne of pics (day, night, in between) during the Italy trip, got them home on the large monitor, and the results didn't disappoint. So I don't know what to tell you if that doesn't convince you. Didnt really shoot much video but I didn't talk about that in the review anyway. As for the OS, it will always be subjective. Personally, the OS layer doesn't offend me, I know some people hate it but again, subjective. If it looks like iOS, like... Who cares anyway? I personally don't think it does, but even if I did, they all copy each other in so many ways, it's all very iterative and incestuous in the mobile industry these days, what ya gonna do. And to answer your question, no OnePlus did not pay me for anything. They sent me a review device, and I gave my honest experience. Thanks for watching!

[@ALLKNEWPRINCE]

@@Techsploder sorry to hurt you but i always love honesty. Sorry again, i never intended to hurt you

[@dotakekatrader7887]

92 views me 101 likes

[@Techsploder]

Sounds like a good thing, thank you!

[@kpehe100]

I bought it and didn't use it. The camera housing of those Chinese flagship phones are just unacceptable, very top-heavy 1:35

[@Techsploder]

Huh, the weight of the camera housing has never been a sticking point with me.