OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus 16
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 63/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 16
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 32 points higher (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (95/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus 12R by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (95/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 32 points (95/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.