5 Best OnePlus 12R Alternatives: More Value, Similar Pricing

The OnePlus 12R arrived earlier this year, rocking a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, high-quality screen, 50MP triple rear cameras, and super-fast charging support. 

The base variant with 8GB RAM is currently available for Rs. 37,999 and goes all the way up to 45,999 for the top-end model with 16GB RAM. The OnePlus “R” models are usually a trimmed version of a regular model at a discounted price. They offer a good value for the money. But in the case of OnePlus 12R, there are better alternatives from competitor brands that deliver more value at a similar price point.

If you are considering the OnePlus 12R, make sure to check out these alternatives to make a better purchase decision.

Let’s quickly go through the OnePlus 12R spec sheet first:

OnePlus 12R
Body	163.3 ×75.3 × 8.8 mm 207 g
Display	6.78″ LTPO4 AMOLED ProXDR display 1264 x 2780 pixels resolution 120Hz dynamic refresh rate HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak)
Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) Adreno 740 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.56″ 8MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2, 112° FOV 2MP (macro) – f/2.4 Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
Front camera	16MP – f/2.4, 89.6° FOV Video: 1080p/720p @ 30fps
RAM/storage	8GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Battery	5,500mAh capacity 100W (wired)
Software	Android 14, OxygenOS 14 3 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.3 NFC (supported)

1. Xiaomi 14 Civi

Xiaomi 14 Civi
Body	157.2 x 72.8 x (7.5-7.7) mm 177.6-179.3 g
Display	6.55″ 120Hz Quad Curved AMOLED screen 1236 x 2750 pixels resolution HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000nits (peak)
Chip	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) Adreno 735 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.63, 1/1.55″ 50MP (telephoto)- f/2.0, 2x optical zoom 12MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2, 120° FOV Video: 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps
Front camera	32MP (wide) – f/2.0, 78° FOV 32MP (ultrawide) – f/2.4, 100° FOV Video: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps
RAM/Storage	8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
Battery	4,700mAh battery 67W charging
Software	Android 14, HyperOS 3 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6, NFC USB Type-C 2.0

Xiaomi 14 Civi (review) is the best alternative to the OnePlus 12R, but you’ll have to spend a little more to get this powerful package.

It is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip — a more powerful chip than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside the OnePlus 12R. So you’ll have a smoother experience and better gaming.

Xiaomi 14 Civi is a compact flagship phone, so you don’t get a big display. It’s a little shorter than the OnePlus 12R but has more pixels and produces 68 times more colours. Notably, the OnePlus device has higher peak brightness, but the 3000 nits on the Xiaomi phone should be enough for good visibility outdoors.

Both devices have necessary connectivity features, but the OnePlus phone supports a newer Wi-Fi standard but lacks Bluetooth 5.4 support, which is available on the Xiaomi 12R. The Xiaomi 14 Civi has the disadvantage of having less battery capacity and a slower charging speed than the OnePlus 12R.  

Besides performance, the Xiaomi 14 Civi truly outshines the OnePlus 12R in the camera department. The smartphone boasts a triple rear camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor. The other two sensors include a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view.

For selfies, the Xiaomi phone features two 32MP sensors. It can record up to 4K videos using both the rear and front cameras, while the OnePlus phone can only record 4K videos with its rear camera.

Both smartphones ship with Android 14 out of the box and have the same software update policy — 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches. 

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2. Realme GT 6

Realme GT 6
Body	162 x 75.1 x 8.65mm 199g
Display	6.78″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen 1264 x 2780 pixels resolution HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 6000nits (peak) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Chip	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) Adreno 735 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.69, 1/1.4″, 85° FOV 50MP (telephoto)- f/2.0, 1/2.8″ 8MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2, 1/4″, 112° FOV Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
Front camera	32MP (wide) – f/2.45, 90° FOV Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30fps
RAM/Storage	8GB/12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
Battery	5,500mAh capacity 120W wired charging
Software	Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 3 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6, NFC USB Type-C 2.0

Realme GT 6 is also powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip that delivers smoother performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R.

The Realme phone has the same screen size and resolution as the OnePlus 12R, although it has a much higher peak brightness of 6000 nits (vs. 4500 nits on the OnePlus 12R). Both have LTPO support for variable refresh rates and have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

Both smartphones have a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The third rear camera on the Realme GT 6 is a 50MP telephoto lens, while the OnePlus 12R has a 2MP macro sensor, which adds little to no value to the camera setup.

Both devices take good shots using their primary camera, but the zoom shots are better on the Realme device, thanks to the telephoto lens. Overall, the Realme GT 6 has a better rear camera setup. It has a 32MP sensor with up to 4K video recording support, while the OnePlus 12R can only record 1080p videos with its selfie camera.

The OnePlus 12R and Realme GT 6 have 5,500mAh battery. However, the Realme phone supports a faster charging of 120W (vs. 100W on the OnePlus 12R).

Overall, the Realme GT 6 offers much better value than the OnePlus 12R.

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3. Vivo X90

Vivo X90
Body	164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5mm 200g
Display	6.78″ 120Hz AMOLED screen 1260 x 2800 pixels resolution HDR10+, 452 PPI SCHOTT Xensation Alpha protection
Chip	MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm) Immortalis-G715 MC11 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.49″ 12MP (telephoto) – f/2.0, 2x optical zoom Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
Front camera	32MP – f/2.5 Video: 1080p/720p @ 30/60fps
RAM/Storage	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
Battery	4,810mAh capacity 120W (wired)
Software	Android 13, Funtoch OS 13 3 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Bluetooth 5.3 NFC supported USB Type-C 2.0

The Vivo X90 (review) is another solid alternative to the OnePlus 12R. It boasts the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chip, which is neck-to-neck with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on the benchmarks and has barely any difference in real-life performance.

It has the same screen size as the OnePlus 12R but lacks LTPO support. The real USP of the Vivo X90 is its cameras. It rocks a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The camera setup was made in collaboration with ZEISS for better colour accuracy and image quality.

The Vivo X90 takes better photos and videos than the OnePlus 12R. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie shooter. Both smartphones can record up to 4K videos using the rear camera and 1080p videos using the selfie camera.

Both smartphones carry the same connectivity features, except for the Wi-Fi 7 support in the OnePlus 12R. The Vivo phone has a slightly lower battery capacity but supports a higher fast charging of 120W.

4. Samsung Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23
Body	146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm 168g
Display	6.1″ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) Adreno 740 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.8, 1/1.56″ 10MP (telephoto) – OIS, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom 12MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2, 120° FOV Video: 8K @ 24/30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps
Front camera	12MP – f/2.2 Video: 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps
RAM/Storage	8GB LPDDR5X RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Battery	3,900mAh capacity 25W (wired) 15W (wireless) 4.5W (reverse wireless)
Software	Android 13, One UI 5 4 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 NFC supported USB Type-C 3.2

The Galaxy S23 was launched last year at a starting price of Rs 74,999. Since then, it has received multiple price cuts and is now available at Rs. 47,000, thus becoming a good alternative to consider. But it is still a little costlier than the OnePlus 12R.

The Galaxy S23 is a compact flagship phone, smaller than the OnePlus 12R. It has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both sides, while the OnePlus 12R has it on the front side only. The Galaxy device also has a better IP rating for dust and water resistance.

Both smartphones rock the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, so there’s no significant difference in performance. But there’s a big difference in the camera. The S23 has a more powerful camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 10MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view.

The Galaxy S23 has a more capable camera setup that produces better photos and videos than the OnePlus 12R. It can record up to 8K videos using its rear cameras and 4K videos using the front camera. The OnePlus 12R only supports 4K recording using the rear camera and 1080p with its front camera.

While the Galaxy S23 has powerful cameras, the battery isn’t that impressive. It’s a 3,900mAh battery with support for 25W charging. The OnePlus 12R, on the other hand, has a much larger battery capacity and supports super-fast charging. However, it lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging support that the Galaxy S23 offers.

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5. Poco F6

Poco F6
Body	160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8mm 179g
Display	6.67″ 120Hz AMOLED screen 1220 x 2712 pixels resolution HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400nits (peak) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Chip	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) Adreno 735 GPU
Rear camera	50MP (main) – OIS, f/1.59, 1/1.95″ 8MP (ultrawide) – 1/4.0″ Video: 4K/1080p @ 30/60fps
Front camera	20MP – f/2.2, 1/4″ Video: 1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30fps
RAM/Storage	8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
Battery	5,000mAh capacity 90W (wired)
Software	Android 14, HyperOS 3 Android upgrades
Connectivity	5G/4G/3G/2G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Bluetooth 5.4 NFC supported USB Type-C 2.0

If performance is your top priority, the Poco F6 (review) might be a great fit. It is also cheaper than the OnePlus 12R.

The Poco phone has a slightly smaller AMOLED screen but supports 68 times more colours. The peak brightness is 2400 nits, which is lower than the OnePlus 12R’s. However, the rest of the display specs are pretty similar.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 fuels the Poco F6, which performs better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R. Since the Poco F6 is a gaming phone, it has a better cooling system and loads of gaming features. It also has faster storage, which adds to better performance.

The Poco F6 has two cameras on the back — a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. Like the OnePlus 12R, it can record up to 4K videos. On the front, there’s a 20MP selfie snapper.

The device houses a 5,000mAh battery and supports 90W fast charging versus a 5,500mAh battery with 120W charging on the OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus phone has a clear advantage here. However, both come with Android 14 and promise three years of Android updates.

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These are the top alternatives to the OnePlus 12R. Would you still go for the OnePlus 12R or pick any of these alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.