OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Which flagship phone wins?
The newly released OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ should be on your radar if you are looking for a new flagship Android smartphone under Rs 1,00,000 in 2024. These two smartphones offer premium design, top-tier specifications, and the newest software experience, but they differ significantly in price. Here's how OnePlus's most recent flagship compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24+.
Design: Continuing the legacy of their predecessors
While both smartphones bear striking similarities to their predecessors, there are enough subtle but significant differences to make the OnePlus 12 (review) and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ stand out from the crowd.
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ and the OnePlus 12 have a glass-metal sandwich construction. The Galaxy S24+ has a flat display and a frame that is similar to the iPhone 15 (review), while the OnePlus 12 has a curved display and a curved rear panel.
The OnePlus 12 has an IR blaster and an alert slider, which give it an advantage over the Galaxy S24+ in terms of ingress protection (IP68). Both phones use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection. The OnePlus 12 can be easily recognized from a distance thanks to its design ID.
Display: Two different takes
As previously mentioned, the OnePlus 12 boasts a curved display along with a slightly larger 6.82-inch screen, while the Galaxy S24+ has a smaller 6.7-inch screen. Both phones support QHD+ resolution and LTPO technology, which allows for variable refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. These are some of the sharpest smartphone displays available today.
Because of the various implementations, some people might think that the OnePlus 12 is a more expensive smartphone, while others might prefer the Galaxy S24+'s flat display. It is also important to note that installing a screen protector on a flat display is simpler than on a curved display, and gamers may find the Galaxy S24+'s flat display to be an added bonus.
Camera: Flagship grade cameras
Both the Samsung Galaxy S24+ and the OnePlus 12 have three cameras on their backs. The Galaxy S24+'s three cameras are primarily functional, but the OnePlus 12's three are distinctive due to its Hasselblad logo and periscope-style zoom lens.
The OnePlus 12 is equipped with a 32 MP selfie camera, while the Galaxy S24+ has a 12 MP shooter. Both phones can capture up to 8K videos with the primary camera and 4K videos with the selfie cameras. The OnePlus 12 has a 50 MP wide-angle lens, a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64 MP telephoto lens. In a similar vein, the Galaxy S24+ has a 50 MP primary wide-angle lens, a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10 MP telephoto lens.
Software optimization will determine how well these smartphones' cameras function, but in practical applications, the Galaxy S24+'s camera arrangement should give it a tiny advantage over the OnePlus 12's.
Performance: Different platforms
While the Galaxy S24+ is based on the Exynos 2400 SoC (in India), the OnePlus 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; both phones are based on flagship processors, so one should expect great performance and a premium smartphone user experience. Both phones ship with Android 14, but the Galaxy S24+ has OneUI 6.1 and the OnePlus 12 has OxygenOS 14.
These devices should perform well even for demanding users when it comes to applications like gaming or even video editing. The Galaxy S24+ will receive the longest software support in the industry, seven years, while the OnePlus 12 is guaranteed four major OS upgrades.
Galaxy S24+ has an edge over OnePlus 12 in AI
The Google Pixel 8 series of smartphones just introduced Circle to Search, a new function that the AI-powered Galaxy S24+ delivers. Other generative-AI packed capabilities include wallpaper generation, image editing, live call translation and transcription, and more.
The OnePlus 12 lacks on-device generative AI capabilities as of right now, even though it has the necessary hardware. Some of these functions rely on on-device AI capabilities, while others rely on the cloud.
Battery: OnePlus takes over Samsung
The Galaxy S24+, on the other hand, has a much smaller 4,900 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The larger battery and fast charging should give the OnePlus 12 an advantage over the Galaxy S24+ in terms of battery life and charging speed. The OnePlus 12 also boasts a faster 100W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging capability.
Verdict: Phones with different character
The Galaxy S24+ is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones produced by the South Korean tech giant, but the OnePlus 12 is currently the best non-foldable phone the company has ever produced. The Galaxy S24+'s software is superior to the OnePlus 12's due to the Galaxy AI features, but the hardware on the OnePlus 12 is unquestionably more impressive than that of the Galaxy S24+.
The Galaxy S24+ is the phone to acquire if you value software and want to experience the newest generative AI features on a smartphone. The OnePlus 12 is an excellent option if you are searching for a smartphone with cutting-edge technology.