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We’ve already compared the very best of OnePlus and Samsung for 2024. In this article, we’ll compare the OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+. So not exactly the top-end Samsung model, but very close to it. The Galaxy S24+ is also a large member of Samsung’s flagship series, but a step below the ‘Ultra’ variant. Both of these phones are large and powerful, though, so it should be an interesting comparison.
As per usual, we’ll first list their specifications and take it from there. We will check out their designs, displays, performance, battery life, camera performance, and audio output. If you’re still on the fence about getting one of these two phones, this comparison will hopefully be of some help to you. Let’s get down to it, shall we?
Specs
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+, respectively
– Screen size:
6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display (curved, 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, 4,500 nits)
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
– Display resolution:
3168 x 1440
3120 x 1440
– SoC:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy / Samsung Exynos 2400
– RAM:
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (f/1.6 aperture, 23mm lens, 1.12um pixel size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS), 48MP (ultrawide, 14mm lens, 114-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 0.8um pixel size, PDAF), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 0.7um pixel size, OIS, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, 6x “in-sensor” zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 3x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
32MP (f/2.4 aperture, 0.8um pixel size)
12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, 22mm lens)
– Battery:
5,400mAh
4,900mAh
– Charging:
100W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless (charger included)
45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
– Dimensions:
164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2mm
158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm
– Weight:
220 grams
196/197 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4/5.3
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) & facial scanning
In-display fingerprint scanner & facial scanning
– OS:
Android 14 with OxygenOS 14
Android 14 with One UI 6.1
– Price:
$799.99+
$999.99+
– Buy:
OnePlus 12 (Best Buy)
Galaxy S24 series (Samsung)
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Design
Both the OnePlus 12 and Galaxy S24+ are made out of metal and glass. They both use aluminum for their frame and use Corning’s protection on the back. The one on the Galaxy S24+ is newer, though. The Galaxy S24+ is slightly more curved on the corners, while both phone have all their physical buttons on the right side. The alert slider is located on the left-hand side of the OnePlus 12, though.
You will notice that the OnePlus 12 has a curved display, while the one on the Galaxy S24+ is flat. Both phones have a centered display camera hole and very thin bezels around the display. If we flip them around, you’ll see two completely different camera setups. The OnePlus 12 has a circular camera island with four cutouts in there, three of which are for the cameras. The Galaxy S24+ has three vertically aligned cutouts in the top-left corner, and they’re all reserved for the phone’s cameras.
The sides of the Galaxy S24+ are flat, while that’s not the case with the OnePlus 12. OnePlus’ smartphone is the taller of the two, but it also has a larger display, so that’s expected. The two phones are basically the same in terms of width, while the OnePlus 12 is a bit thicker and heavier. It’s around 24 grams heavier. Both devices offer an IP rating for water and dust resistance. The OnePlus 12 comes with an IP65 rating, while the Galaxy S24+ offers an IP68 rating. Both of them are comfortable in the hand, but very slippery. They do have an entirely different in-hand feel, though.
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Display
There is a 6.82-inch QHD+ (3168 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED display included on the OnePlus 12. That display is flat, and it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Dolby Vision is supported, and the same goes for HDR10+ content. This display has a theoretical top brightness of 4,500 nits, but you’ll never be able to go that high. The screen-to-body ratio is around 90%, while the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this panel.
The Galaxy S24+, on the other hand, includes a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. That panel is flat, and it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10+ is supported here, and the display’s top brightness is 2,600 nits. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while the screen-to-body ratio is at around 91%. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this display.
Both of these displays are great, to say the least. They’re vivid, have great viewing angles, and deep blacks. They have good touch response and good protection. Both displays are also extremely sharp and do get more than bright enough in all conditions. You can easily use either of the two displays in direct sunlight. We’d give an edge to the OnePlus 12 in such conditions, but both are excellent. You can’t really go wrong with either of these two. Just note that the OnePlus has a higher PWM dimming, so if you’re sensitive to OLED displays… that’s the one that may suit you better.
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 fuels the OnePlus 12. OnePlus also included up to 16GB of RAM inside the device, along with UFS 4.0 flash storage. The Galaxy S24+, on the flip side, comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor. It’s basically the same chip, but it has higher clock speeds. In some markets, like in Europe, for example, the Exynos 2400 is included. Do note that we used the Snapdragon model of the phone, so can’t really comment on the Exynos variant.
Both phones offer outstanding performance in basically every way. That’s expected out of them, as they’re equipped with the latest hardware. Both phones will fly through anything you throw at them, without a doubt. They can multitask like nobody’s business, open apps really fast, consume multimedia, are great for browsing, you can process images and video with ease, and so on.
If you’re wondering about gaming, neither phone has a problem with that, quite the contrary. They can both run games with ease, though one thing worth noting is that the OnePlus 12 has better cooling. If you’re planning to play a ton of graphically-intensive titles, that phone may be the better option. On top of that it offers much faster charging, so it will allow you to recharge the device after a gaming session. More on that later. Both phones do offer great performance in basically every way, so no worries.
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Battery
There is a 5,400mAh battery included inside the OnePlus 12. The Galaxy S24+, on the other hand, has a 4,900mAh battery on the inside. Both phones offer good battery performance, but the OnePlus 12 trumps the Galaxy S24+, easily. The OnePlus 12 was able to last longer for us, basically every time, even though the battery life on the Galaxy S24+ is really good. OnePlus’ flagship simply offers more longevity.
The Galaxy S24+ battery life has changed since launch, it’s not as good. It’s not much worse, but it’s not as good as it initially was, at least for us. Getting 7 hours of screen-on-time is still possible, fi you’re not playing games or anything of the sort. The OnePlus 12 does offer over 20% better battery life in our experience, even over 30% better, I’d say. That phone simply goes the distance when battery life is concerned. Your mileage may vary, though, of course. You’ll be using your phones differently, with different apps, and different signal strengths.
When it comes to charging, the OnePlus 12 is simply the better option. It supports 100W wired (80W in the US) charging, along with 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. A charger is also included in the box. The Galaxy S24+ supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Galaxy S24+ will charge considerably slower, and it doesn’t even come with a charger.
OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: Cameras
Both of these phones have three cameras on the back. The OnePlus 12 includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (114-degree FoV), and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (3x optical zoom). The Galaxy S24+, on the flip side, has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (120-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom).
While both of these smartphones are capable of capturing good photos, the OnePlus 12 does have the edge. We preferred the vast majority of its images here. The Galaxy S24+ photos can end up looking a bit too processed compared to the ones the OnePlus 12 provides. OnePlus’ flagship provides contrasty shots, and the colors are almost always on point… Hasselblad definitely played a role there. Even when it comes to low-light shots, the OnePlus 12 usually tends to balance them out a bit better.
When the ultrawide and telephoto cameras are concerned, the difference is even more noticeable. The units on the Galaxy S24+ cannot compete in terms of details, and the image quality in general tends to be better from the OnePlus 12. That handset has better camera hardware in that aspect, and it also includes a periscope telephoto camera, which the Galaxy S24+ doesn’t have.
Audio
Both of these phones do come with a set of stereo speakers. Those speakers are really good on both ends, but the ones on the Galaxy S24+ are a bit louder. Still, the difference is not that big, and both sets do provide pleasant sound.
Neither of these two phones includes an audio jack. You can use their Type-C ports if you’d like to connect your wired headphones, though. Alternatively, the OnePlus 12 offers Bluetooth 5.4, while the Galaxy S24+ supports Bluetooth 5.3.