Pretty much perfect: OnePlus 12 (review)

[@laserwizard2]

Four years is long enough for me for updates. I can't believe how much better phones are now than they were four years ago. Money well spent and with IR capability, this can spend its retirement as a remote.

[@laserwizard2]

What I love about my 12 is the battery life, how fast it responds, and how it feels to hold it (even with a case). It is a bargain at the price (especially the pre-order time I did).

[@c2thaj2tha71]

I love how you didn't do what most reviewers do: praise the latest iPhone/Galaxy S Ultra, call the OnePlus 12's camera "mediocre" or "meh", and talk bad about OxygenOS.

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

I've been using my OnePlus 12 since its release and it's an amazing device. In fact, the Google pixel 8 Pro was never a consideration. The tensor chipsets are a total deal killer.

[@davidbrown6137]

Did you have the opportunity to use the 50MP hi-res camera mode?

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

@@davidbrown6137 indeed, it functions quite well. Is there anything specific you'd like to know

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

Indeed, it functions quite well. Is there anything specific you'd like to know

[@davidbrown6137]

@@dr.fitprofessor1970 I noticed that it's more vibrant than the regular mode. I shoot a lot of pics inside casinos, where there's a lot of lighting challenges, and it really brings each scene to life. Where I see a huge difference, vs my P8P and s24+, is being able to capture different colors (reds and greens) in neon signs. My s24+ and P8P blow the lights out to the extent that you cannot even tell the colors. Maybe that's the beauty of the hasselblad color reproduction?

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

@@davidbrown6137 indeed, it works very well.

[@smartphonefan5226]

You are one of the few Tech KZbinrs who actually gave credit to the OnePlus 12 cameras. As someone who uses the S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12 takes better photos. Even with the recent software update, I have not seen much improvement with the S24 Ultra photo quality. The one area where I would like OnePlus to improve on is video. This is where the competition has the advantage over OnePlus.

[@iamearthbeing]

: How bad the vedio on one plus 12 is? Compared to s24U.. And that curved screen, is it frustrating while using the phone?

[@kendrelewis5465]

I agree with you. I have them both as well and the OnePlus 12 does take better pictures than the s24u and it's just an overall better phone

[@khami.30]

​@@iamearthbeingon the 12R at least for me, the curved screen literally never got in the way of anything i was trying to do. But it varies for everyone and the only way to find out is to go to a store and try it out for yourself.

[@iamearthbeing]

@@khami.30 True.

[@smartphonefan5226]

@iamearthbeing Compared to the S24 Ultra, the video during the day is not too bad, but I do notice more lens flaring and this could be due to the rounded camera design as it is reflective in sunlight. Another issue I have is you cannot switch between lenses when shooting 4K 60 FPS video like the S34 Ultra. In medium to low light conditions, the OnePlus tends to have more noise as a result of oversharpening. Granted, the S24 Ultra also struggle with video noise in low light, but it seems to be more noticeable on the OnePlus 12. As for the curved display, it does not bother me as much since I have owned older Galaxy phones with curved displays.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

I cannot thank you enough for being honest about the camera system. I agree. 1,000% thank you!

[@Obayda55]

It is a great and honest review. This is the first time I have come across a reviewer who gives full credit to this amazing yet underrated device. Well done!

[@samchen9951]

Orbit, I've been watching your channel since the beginning few videos, and even now I'd still think it's early days for you. I know this channel will go far, I'm rooting for you.

[@liande_]

In Germany he’s one of the biggest reviewers so his channel already went far

[@probalmondal513]

Thank you for your honest review ❤❤❤..every single popular youtuber is in the pocket of Samsung, iPhone , Google.. that's why they always miss lead 😔😔 i try iPhone both s24u and OnePlus 12 side side ,,it takes really better photos than s24u .. but in india every youtuber makes Samsung god😢👑

[@mydroid2556]

Stop lying. iPhone 15 Pro Max takes much better photos than oneplus 12. But oneplus 12 is not far behind iPhone 15 Pro Max in camera. If iPhone 15 Pro Max is 10/10 than one plus is 8.5/10 in camera. I use one Plus 12 and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@matheusguedesbaguiar]

I easily navigate to the OnePlus ecosystem, even though it's not the largest in terms of products. I also find the design beautiful; still undecided between black or green (probably black). Great review!

[@Xrist1978]

I would suggest going with the green one. I have seen both side by side and I would say that the green one looks way better. My personal favorite color though is white but it is not available in Europe or the US.

[@myselfnone1275]

Watching from my Op 12 ❤

[@gokulprasad3401]

How is it performing now?

[@myselfnone1275]

@gokulprasad3401 so far so good but battery backup isnt too good and the selfie camera either.

[@kmrjt1]

I really love my Oneplus 12. It's fast, UI is smooth as silk, its Trinity engine is the best in the industry for smoothness, 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!

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

I love the phone. I do wish I would have ordered green, but black will do. I also love that 7T Pro in some of the shots as an additional piece.

[@amitabhmallick1661]

Hi, I'm also gonna be ordering one soon. I'd like your opinion on the black vs green color? Personally I would prefer the black one with the design and texture of the green one. I think I might go for the green

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

@@amitabhmallick1661 I think the black one is nice. The green one has more appeal with the finish though. The black one is simple imo

[@laserwizard2]

I went with black on the 12 as a pre-order. I had a green 8 pro so I wanted a change. Love my phone!

[@sshk1653]

Green one is slippery bro

[@Francisco-xk4tv]

Finally! My favorite tech KZbinr. He uploaded a video about the phone I'm interested in buying!!!! 😢❤

[@joelchristian004]

Got my OP 12 recently. It's 🔥

[@banlamjingshaiwahlang4168]

Tell me honestly is the battery as good as they say ? Cuz i just got mine today

[@sanjayj3381]

How is the phone I am planning to buy Camera and gaming performance?? Best phone under 65k

[@JohnHeath1612]

Great video, I got rid of my iphone 15 pro max in favour of this, after 4 years on apple, glad to move back to android and this phone is just amazing - as for the cameras, I have taken better pictures with this over the iphone

[@mydroid2556]

Stop lying. iPhone 15 Pro Max takes much better photos than oneplus 12. But oneplus 12 is not far behind iPhone 15 Pro Max in camera. If iPhone 15 Pro Max is 10/10 than one plus is 8.5/10 in camera. I use one Plus 12 and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@nabiljoe789]

Does the OnePlus 12 phone get hot? I bought it about a month ago and after 5 minutes of use it gets hot​@@mydroid2556

[@StarNumbers]

Very nice balance between technology and the fun of using it. 2x ThUp

[@slices6500]

Everyone was raving when curved edge screens appeared way back when. Now everything needs to be flat. Sort of the opposite when people said the world was flat and smart people told them it was actually curved, lol. I love the curved edge screen provides a smoother side edge and more comfortable to hold with one hand. Never really experienced an issue with my OP 9pro or OP11 operating with the curved edge. My 2 cents.

[@bunsslife]

Please review the 12R! Would love to hear your thoughts about the cheaper counterpart.

[@VinceDae]

If they had given it a flat display I would have been first in line 😢

[@rodolforfq]

Just ordered mine. Upgrading from an Oneplus 5 :)

[@pudinichigo91]

Here in my country this phone pretty dem cheap priced at $630 for 12/256GB model, if only they have option for flat display I definitely will order mine today

[@nafisismam7457]

Which country?

[@pudinichigo91]

@@nafisismam7457 Malaysia, here we have access to pretty much smartphone from China at lower price

[@nafisismam7457]

W country

[@andrewlim7751]

How much the 16/512?

[@pudinichigo91]

@@andrewlim7751 $722 for both CN & Global set

[@WSG-fv9dq]

Such honest review, new subscriber up in here🔥💯👍

[@XtergoBlue]

I wish OnePlus invested in stylus technology esp on the tablet and the OnePlus open.

[@wasiahmed1547]

The ui looks way smoother than oneui

[@JDC370]

It's much smoother. Plus there's less bloatware and only one app store rather than the 2 on Samsung 👌🏼

[@michamaecki5678]

It's much smoother and stable. Oneui is shit.

[@johnlockyer8402]

Brilliant review, thank you. Pretty much decided on my upgrade from my OnePlus 8. Is the software good, I mean not Oppo-esque ? ( Have kept my Op-8 on Android 11 for that reason). Hello from Australia, John !

[@khami.30]

The software is good, it's functional, fast and practical. But it is "oppo-esque" if you're looking for something stock

[@johnlockyer8402]

@@khami.30 thank you for clarifying, I guess then it shouldn't deter me. Best wishes, John

[@laserwizard2]

I upgraded from a 8 pro and was worried that maybe I paid too much. After a day of using this phone, this was the best tech product I've spent money on in years. Clearly an upgrade and makes me glad that One Plus has found its mojo again and is sticking it to those who pay hundreds more.

[@johnlockyer8402]

@@laserwizard2 I'm running the standard 8 model. Been a great phone. Glad I waited for the 12 model. Looks excellent !!

[@athashree]

Happy with one plus 12

[@saine414]

The perfect phone or close to it. Amazing display, even better specs than Samsung 24 ultra. You get so much with a amazing price compared to iPhone and Samsung. For me this is phone of the year. When it comes to screen on time I always get over 10 hours no matter how much I use the phone

[@pudinichigo91]

10 hours sot with wifi only or data only ?

[@davidbrown6137]

​@@pudinichigo91Half of each.

[@sshk1653]

​@@pudinichigo91trust me when I say wifi, data , my aod also on also there is one one plus notification app which constantly runs in the Bacground still 9 hours easily

[@skmdtanvir4150]

It's perfect from every aspect

[@sassie1337]

I would buy it but I’m terrified of its size really. I have op7 right now and 6,3 is the sweet spot for me

[@malisadimitrijevic5883]

when oneplus 13 and newer oneplus devices come out, who will wait 4 years for android upgrade? Rarely, people change their phones already after a month, and where there is a 7-year wait, that sounds a bit funny with so many years of Android upgrades.

[@lalitsehgal21]

This fone has phenomenal camera... i ditched my ip15pm and s23 ultra...

[@Shifa379]

so, it is so evidentsthat i have mae a gigantic mistake at this stage after i had selected oneplus 12 R over samsung s23 fe which had no doubt better cameras than this phone. let it be known that i had waited 4 years for this upgrade which was not much but I guess, you dont get what you really want in life

[@glitchedgamerz1064]

OnePlus 12 ❌ OP12🔥🔥✅

[@linstinct7023]

Pic at 5:59 is crazy 😱🔥

[@ziofrost28]

I just got the oneplus 12 over the 24 ultra which is 500 dollars more in the united states. There was a sale and I got the oneplus 12 for a great price. The phone is snappy and smooth buttery smooth.

[@jeffmerheb3182]

Great review! Can you compare the telephoto at x6 VS pixel 8 Pro at x6?

[@kamill15]

S23ultra vs OP12???

[@samanthamarasca1177]

Love my oneplus 12, I want to add a second phone should I go for a pixel 8 pro or S24 Ultra? I thought maybe thr galaxy would be redundant to the OnePlus but its a hell of a phone

[@sweetdukes7031]

What is the screen saver at 1:53. It looks amazing

[@RaheEl_Qaisrani]

its almost half the price of s24Ultra and iphone 15 pro max here..definitly will choice it over them even if it wasn't soo inexpensive

[@aymanhs1052]

Good video, I have a question, which is better this or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro. Since the technical file of both is very equal.

[@beetlejuice8147]

I would have bought it so fast if it didn't have those huge bezells compared to new phones nowadays :/

[@a1000island]

Who wants to use a phone for seven years Seven years worth of updates is something you pay for that you're never going to use Never

[@gamist8166]

I'm not upset with 4 years of software updates. Updates annoy me, I haven't been updating my pixel 6 lol. I'll feel right at home staying without updates for an extra year or two if I don't upgrade by that 4 year mark.

[@c2thaj2tha71]

I couldn't help but notice you still had your OnePlus 8 Pro! Would you consider comparing it to the OnePlus 12, to show how far its come/how much of an upgrade it is? (The 8 Pro was their peak imo and it's still my daily driver atm)

[@UddeshyaArun-xh5kn]

Any review about the recent update received on OnePlus 12, heard alot of complaints for that update

[@mydroid2556]

iPhone 15 Pro Max takes much better photos than oneplus 12. But oneplus 12 is not far behind iPhone 15 Pro Max in camera. If iPhone 15 Pro Max is 10/10 than one plus 12 is 8.5/10 in camera. I use one Plus 12 and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@goldenebanane850]

Genau gleicher text wie im Deutschen Video😉. Aber gute Arbeit, gutes review mach auf jeden fall weiter hilfst mir echt weiter mit der Handysuche?😊

[@joelconolly5574]

In my country it's about the same price as the Vivo X100 Pro which it's beats spec wise in many aspects. Not sure which to consider yet tho 😂

[@pudinichigo91]

both are good, for camera I will choose Vivo but for overall spec & software I will choose Oneplus since I prefer snapdragon more than mediatek

[@karloconstantinelawas6861]

Camera for vivo. The rest oneplus 12. If u are a camera lover. Go for vivo. But oneplus camera is still good.

[@3rdclasstatamahindrabajajRE]

Better display, better haptics, better speaker, better display calibration, one step above hardway, fit and finish. OnePlus is all-round. Vivo is solely for camera.

[@txflips1]

Wow. No german comments. I'm surprised haha

[@TechMax9]

No tracking autofocus?

[@matheenahamed2692]

But bottom Bezzels are big on OnePlus 12 which is not acceptable, 12R Bezzels better

[@ferrydaddy]

$150 million partnership between OnePlus and Hasselblad 😮😮

[@SamXB-wj8lx]

and it performs better in games too thanks to pixelwork x7 proccessor

[@rabea32]

Oneplus 12 vs honor magic 6 pro,, which one better,, side note in my country oneplus cheaper

[@Mrtrojano]

OnePlus 12 Is a really good phone ❤

[@jackiejackajaque0734]

What language is the phone using? German?

[@misterx8903]

Yes, his main channel is iknowreview, which is in German 👍🏻

[@nikhilliya8370]

I liked your content and simplicity of edit....I am video editor😊

[@markshnitel3354]

How many android updates it will get?

[@RM-ky3ug]

5 years

[@walid6329]

flat screen, 7 years of updates and I'm down for it.

[@pudinichigo91]

same man, the only downside for me is curved screen, if they put flat screen I definitely will buy one for me to replace my Galaxy S22

[@btomaso11]

😂

[@louischase994]

You keeping 1 phone for 7 years without upgrading not going to happen

[@walid6329]

@@louischase994 I'm not gonna own it for that long it's more of a peace of mind plus I'll get it on a deal and that takes couple of month to gets my hands on so the first year of updates is gone, 4 to 5 years is ideal and btw I still happily own an LG V60 and it was released in 2020 I wanted an upgrade but couldn't find anything to replace what I have

[@louischase994]

@walid6329 so the 7 years doesn't matter just say that

[@sachinhj9910]

One plus 13 Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Flat screen Better UI

[@modestman6753]

still curved screen 😁

[@michamaecki5678]

Ui is very good already

[@datdudeinred]

Just got this + watch 2 + buds 3 all for $1017 including tax. Crazy price for sure. Definitely not gonna. Miss my s23u which sadly i killed while water rafting 😂

[@LouieFajardo1989]

i hate curve screen, this phone is one of the slippery phone i ever used, the side is so thin that i almost drop this

[@sachinhj9910]

Is it possible to make the screen flat???

[@btomaso11]

Yes, it's makes only for you 😂

[@davidbrown6137]

Just throw a case on.

[@fammihm3651]

Wusste gar nicht, dass Kilian einen englischen Kanal hat. Dachte erst irgendwer hat das thumbnail kopiert😂

[@davidhaddad9022]

Waiting until the OnePlus 13 comes out to get the 12 cheaper

[@herouknow]

First!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ariyansiddique]

Good

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

Congragulations...

[@itz_asad7]

Oneplus 12 ✨✅❤️

[@caeptnmorgan]

Lol wusste gar nicht das du einen englischen Kanal hast xD

[@handi4773]

nice

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

nice vid

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🙌🏿🔥

[@tomji_xd]

i went with s24+ over oneplus 12 solely because of curved display

[@jaydayrit1554]

Only an Apple fan will not like this phone

[@seyedbry1479]

👍 ✨

[@Mohammad-nv4qn]

you are clearly a fan of oneplus and your words sounds too great to be true.. but the thing is you are speaking nothing but facts❤😂😂

[@serrael-182]

Nothing against your pretty girlfriend but if theres a chance to feature that little dog in more videos please go for it :D

[@ejakuloitunutxd]

Mein Mann spricht Englisch :o

[@macgyvermac2344]

Thank you they have been doing it for years because some of those companies they get money from and nobody want to speak the true OnePlus camera system is being great since it has a collaboration with hasselblad You can't beat something that is being calibrated and I bet you if Samsung or Google or Apple does the same collaboration with some company oh they're going to say oh it's the greatest thing on earth now wow

[@pcmasterrace9024]

its far from perfect

[@tombrazil3061]

I have one for 3 weeks already the only problem is im not satisfied with the camera

[@michamaecki5678]

Then go buy Samsung for shit post processed photos

[@handi4773]

nice