Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12: Which is better in 2024?

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12
Key differences between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 (Image via Samsung/OnePlus)

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series has finally been launched, and today we will compare it with OnePlus's upcoming offering in the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 battle. The OnePlus 12 was also launched last month in China and will launch globally next week. Both smartphones come with great hardware and promise great incremental upgrades over their predecessors.

But, with both models having similar processors, display technology, and certain other features, one might want to know which phone suits their use case. In this article, we compare the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 to determine the better buy in 2024.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the views of the writer.


Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 specs compared

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is available for pre-order starting today, January 17, 2024, with a base price of $799.99. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 will launch globally on January 23, 2024.

Before we start with our Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 comparison, let us look at the basic hardware information of both smartphones.

Listed below are their specs:


Samsung Galaxy S24OnePlus 12
Display6.2 inches Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X6.82 inches LTPO AMOLED
Refresh rate120Hz 120Hz
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 64MP pericope telephoto (3x optical zoom)
Front Camera12MP32MP selfie
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/ Exynos 2400Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0
Battery4,000 mAh5,400mAh

Charging25W wired, 15W wireless100W wired, 50W wireless

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 prices and models compared

As mentioned, the base Samsung Galaxy S24 has a starting price of $799.99. Potential customers will get a free memory upgrade option until January 30, with a base storage capacity of 256GB. The smartphone offers 8GB RAM with all of its storage configurations.

  • 8GB RAM / 128GB storage UFS 3.1 - $799.99
  • 8GB RAM / 256GB storage UFS 4.0 - $799.99
  • 8GB RAM / 512GB storage UFS 4.0 - pricing will be announced at a later date

In contrast, the OnePlus 12 will come with different RAM and storage configurations. In China, OnePlus launched the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The 24GB storage variant comes with a whopping 1TB storage with UFS 4.0 as the storage type. Its global pricing is still unconfirmed.

  • 12GB RAM / 256GB storage UFS 4.0
  • 16GB RAM / 512GB storage UFS 4.0
  • 16GB RAM / 1TB storage UFS 4.0
  • 24GB RAM / 1TB Storage UFS 4.0

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 cameras compared

Image taken from the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image via Samsung)
Image taken from the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image via Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S24 comes with some great AI-packed features included in its camera app. The AI will provide contextual ideas on what needs to be improved in the given frame after you take a picture. You can also experiment with modifying, deleting, or moving things in the image with a few easy taps.

However, with regard to hardware, it still comes with a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto sensor, just like the Samsung Galaxy S23. Samsung has also provided up to 3X optical zoom for better portrait shots.

Image taken from OnePlus 12 (Image via OnePlus China)
Image taken from OnePlus 12 (Image via OnePlus China)

The OnePlus 12, though, comes with a more versatile camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide shooter. With the periscope lens, you can shoot high-resolution images of far-off objects. OnePlus has also promised improved low-lighting performance.

Therefore in the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 camera battle, it is hard to choose a winner, as both smartphones offer similar camera setups.


Is the Samsung S24 better than the OnePlus 12?

If we conclude the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 comparison, the S24 promises great camera hardware and raw performance in a smaller form factor, besides a bigger 4000mAh battery. Samsung has also promised major AI-related performance features, with the majority of hardware upgrades and software enhancements mainly depending on the on-device AI algorithms.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 has a bigger battery, larger screen, and a more versatile camera setup at a launch price that is expected to be lower than that of the S24. So, if you prefer a compact smartphone packed with fairly decent features, we suggest going for the Samsung Galaxy S24. However, the OnePlus 12 is better in almost every department. This concludes the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs OnePlus 12 comparison.


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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei
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