T
he OnePlus 12 might be the most
low-compromise phone at its price point. It crams in a striking design, an excellent screen, bang-up-to-date processing power and truly premium innards.
While past OnePlus phones have struggled on the camera front, the 12 gets a revamped setup and Hasselblad-tuned photo processing, as well as one of the biggest batteries out there. Add fast wired and wireless charging to the mix, and while it misses out on the AI skills of Google and Samsung phones, everything else about this one makes it easy to recommend.
The 12’s curved glass front tapers into a metal frame, while a big circular camera array enjoys pride of place around the back. The rounded sides make it feel soft in the hand, and it can handle a splash – OnePlus has even optimised the screen to work when wet, ideal for finding your way home on a rainy day.