OnePlus is offering the OnePlus 12 right now for $550 and at that price there's nothing that can really compete with it for value. The also have the OnePlus Open for $1,200
@dr.fitprofessor1970 12 gb ram and 256 gb storage! The 16 gb ram and 512 gb storage is only $650. You're still going to have a real hard time finding an equivalent at that price
I really appreciate the mention on how it performed as a phone in calls. I had the Tmobile version of OP 7t pro mcclaren and I had lots of issues and weird bugs. That includes delays in texts or missed calls. And I really want to get the 13. So to hear OP has addressed these issues makes me happy.
@@the350azoker Go for the Oneplus 12, you will NOT regret a penny. Switched from iphone to a oneplus 12 and its incredible. im ditching samsung and iphone.
@@basky7246 Never update older phones. Updates are typically optimized for the latest models and can slow down older devices, leading to a laggy and sluggish experience. I own a OnePlus 8T, and after four years of use without updates, it still runs smoothly.
@@basky7246On oxygen OS 12.1, battery drains pretty quick now but what can you expect from a 5 year old phone. Thinking of picking up the 13 when it launches
@@fallacywrecker4960 Yes I received it the other day. So far, I'm liking the nice and premium design. It's Super smooth and fast. Great camera; I'm liking the 3x Optical Camera so far. 100w charging is impressive. Battery life seems really good. I've customised the UI and it looks pretty clean now. Nice to have the alert slider like my OP5 had. Overall good first impressions.
@ A bit late but the phone has been great. Charges super fast and the battery lasts a long time. The camera setup is great. I've been enjoying the telephoto lens with the 3x images that it captures. The OS feels very smooth and I've had no issues so far.
Great review man 👍, I got my 512gb OnePlus 12 for the first time and I can't tell you enough how much I really love this phone, it earned the title of the best flagship in 2024, I call it, The iPhone of Android 😁
Another excellent video, Drew. I was an ardent fan from the OPO days through the OP7T but drifted away after that. I could be swayed if the Nothing Phone (3) fails to impress but i worry about the software. Are you planning on doing a video on OxygenOS 15 by any chance?
Thanks, much appreciated 🙏🏼👊🏻 I’m really hoping phone (3) is one of the better devices launched in 2025 but they’ve been making some rather interesting decisions lately so it’s hard it say how that’ll be if it ever launches at this rate lol just hope they keep snapdragon and top tier specs at a solid price, similar to what the oneplus 12 offers here. If not I’m not quite sure what happens to nothing as they evolve. Here in the US at least it just doesn’t seem like they’re focused here if at all. I may do a video on 15, so far not a ton has changed but it is really nice and there are features worth calling out.
Hi! I had the 8T from 2022 when OnePlus had it on sale for $349. Positively LOVED it because it had a flat screen (had loved my previous 7Pro but curved screen annoyed me). Although I had no issues with it, I bought the OnePlus 12 earlier this year and TOTALLY love it! OnePlus had a trade in offer to take off at least $100 to $300(?) depending on what PHONE (even if it's NOT a OnePlus phone) you were sending in to purchase the 12. I sent in my (pristine) 7Pro and got the 12 w/512g of storage. Check out if that deal still holds with the latest sales promo. I STILL have my 8T but I USE my 12 ALL THE TIME! Really am happy with it! Even got the 50watt wireless charger for it too! It fast charges in 20 minutes! IF you get the 12 at the new sales price-you really won't regret it. Just wanted to let you know.
Got this in the UK , with the case you have . I upgraded from the oneplus 6 . I am having app issues , even after the recent update . I cannot even get a JBL app to work on it , despite getting plenty of help from jbl , sadly oneplus say my phone may not be compatible . I pointed out ,i paid the equivalent of $1000 , yet the app works fine on a basic samsung model , my brothers. other than the cameras , my 6 worked just as well .
How did you get the update? I got a OnePlus 12 last week . No update yet . Also was thinking of returning and getting the 13. But his one was such a sweet deal 🤝
Downloaded (with caution 😊) from the community, using the NA instructions - community.oneplus.com/thread/1595803862105587712 They will probably have really good trade in deals for the 12 towards the 13, (at least I'm hoping haha). They usually do + EDU discounts if you have those too.
@@drewlippsthanks for your reply. I would appreciate if you could tell the name of the wallpaper or artist, i tried finding in the panels app but not able to find it.
I had a OnePlus 7t in 2018 and it was one of the best phones I've ever had I switched from iPhone 10 to OnePlus 7t because t Mobil at the tome had a promotion for that phone I think I pain 199.00 for it I had it for 3 years then it got stolen then went back to iPhone but that phone was awesome it was so fast at the time the battery was amazing and it was fully charged in like an hr which was crazy at the time
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Hey, I apologise if you actually said it, but what is the battery health percentage? Since you have used it since a year. Thanks for your answer, uisng the same phone on Oxygen OS 14.0.0.610 :).
I have a Oneplus 7 and want to upgrade. Is it worth pulling the trigger now on the 12 or wait for the 13? Is the 13 going to be worth the diff. in price?
At this point I'd say if debating on an 11, just wait for the 13. If the 13 is too much, then get the 12 once the 13 is on sale. I wasn't a huge fan of the 11 honestly. The 12 however was solid overall. The 13 will be even better.
@@drewlipps thanks for your feedback and opinion I've never used OnePlus as a brand İ just want to give a chance about that thanks again greetings from Turkey
I was in the same situation as you, and I ended up choosing 12 16-512 bought last month saw offer good deal Rm2509 convert USD=564 . I not recommend 13 coz it's expensive plus new evolution doesn't change much. camera features antutu n etc. Between 11 n 12 wireless charger and brightness nit 1300peak & nit 4500 peak. Tq
Personally I don’t purchase the moto devices anymore except the razr series so I would not be able to provide a true comparison unfortunately. Moto is pretty inconsistent with updates, support, and they release devices too often to keep up honestly. Long term I have not heard of those moto series devices doing well. For the price especially now finding deals on the oneplus 12 it’s going to be hard to beat the value of the OP12.
I am using OnePlus 7t pro McLaren Edition and I got to say - The best handset I have ever used in my entire life. I'm thinking of buying OnePlus 12, but I need your advice on which phone I should get? Is it Xiaomi 14 or OnePlus 12? Thanks.
I was browsing the FB marketplace for like 2 - 3 months and saw it. I jumped on it. 256gb variation with box. Mint condition. It's a helluva phone at that price. And with the charger too. It's crazy.
That is a good price and now that we’re getting closer to the 13… I picked up a one for $330 if you can believe it, totally mint shaped, the battery health is still at 100 % not a mark on it …
I am not a fan of the curved display of the oneplus 12, but oneplus has fixed it with the oneplus 13. But yeah, other than that, the oneplus 12 is truly the best android phone, even better than Samsung, by keeping features that matter the most to most users, including its display with its eye friendly 2160hz PWM preventing eyestrains at low brightness, wheras when I use the s23 plus with its 240hz PWM, I get a headache and a burning sensation in my eyes! AND YES THE I R BLASTER IS TRULY USEFUL WHEN WANTING TO CONTROL ANY ELECTRONICS IN MY HOUSE WITHOUT THEIR REMOTES!! Oneplus really did improve the best aspects in their next gen oneplus 13! Looking forward to it when it launches worldwide!
Thanks! Totally agree. I didn’t like the curves initially and even in my initial review I wasn’t a fan but after a year it has been solid. I’m very excited for the 13 though.
@@JediWebSurf the outer glass is curved, but the oled display itself isn’t curved unlike the previous models. I think they should’ve gone with the full on flat screen layout, but they decided they should be somewhat different from other phone models, which I don’t like! But atleast its better than a curved display, and also now flat screen tempered glass application is much more easier too! I used to avoid oneplus flagships because of their curved display, but now I would consider it!
Me too , i love this phone and if it wasnt for the dying battery i wouldn't even think of changing , but its gotten to the point that its unusable unless im home all day. I have to charge it at least 3 times a day ...
@@Kotasake true , and even changing it is not an option anymore ,as even the "new" batteries for the 6T has degrated simply all the time that has past since they were made, i've changed 3 already and every new one is not better than the last , sooo i guess its time for a change 😁
The 6t is the best phone that I have ever used .I would have never upgraded to a newer phone if the battery lasted to the end of the day. I use it for the wifi while at home.
I've been using my 12 since February and it runs smooth as silk. Personally, I prefer the OEM sandstone bumper case as well as the OEM aramid fiber bumper case. I usually alternate them every few weeks. As much as I love my 12, I'm still going to pick up the 13. Although, I will be holding on to my 12 and trading my beloved 11. Apparently, they will be releasing the white variant this year in North america. Besides, I want a device with the elite chipset.
Nice! Makes total sense. I'm really looking forward to the 13. I also love the sandstone cases, brings me back to the OnePlus one. A white version of the 13 would be great. I thought about importing one now from GizTop but just going to wait for global.
@@drewlipps in fact, they will be releasing all three colors in North America this go around. I usually pick up whatever black they release but, I've always wanted a white device. Frankly, I'm not bothering with the blue color. I don't like the fake leather back panels that seem to be all the rage. At any rate, the global release shouldn't be more than a few weeks away. Especially, if they're attempting to beat Samsung to the punch.
Hi brother, i do have oneplus 12 and want to buy an oem case . Can u pls suggest me one ( sand stone or armid finre ) i wanted something which is more sleek and light so which one should i gor for ..
how does oneplus compare to xiaomi phones? Been trying to find a android phone manufacturer that has a friendly user warranty for people here in the States, sadly xiaomi does not fall into that category, and unfortunately i CANNOT STAND Samsung Galaxy, or anything of the likes from Samsung. Also its very difficult to find a decent high quality phone that is roughly 6.3 inches in diameter. Google pixel 9 pro is an option but i dont think you can qualify it high quality phone when it performance specs are in the mid range area's compared to their competitors. Although Google pixel does have a USA friendly warrenty as well as extended warranty plans. Almost all other top tier android phones are not so USA friendly when it comes to warranty, as well as all of the phones are in the 6.7 to 6.8 inches in diameter range. Honestly this is really frustrating finding a phone that fits my needs. Might just have to go with Pixel 9 since it is the only other android competitor that offers a 6.3inch diameter phone compared to xiaomi. When hauwei phones were de-andriodified by google, that was a real sad day for people like me that owned android phones. Huawei hands down made the best android phones.
Unfortunately OnePlus doesn't have the best track record for customer service and long term support. In the US it sucks we can't get Xiaomi, Huawei, etc.. we're basically stuck with Google Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing, Motorola, and that's about it. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is solid, (review for that dropping tomorrow, spoiler), but they also don't have great customer service. They are pretty rough to work with honestly if you need to reach out to them. It's just crazy no one is close to Apples AppleCare level of support on the android side which is why I think so many go with iPhone in the US. They make it super easy to get support when needed.
I've had one or two of each previously. OnePlus has better UI and a less glitchy experience. Xiaomi has good specs and performs well but I found the phone only lasted about 2 years, and I believe it was a flagship (I'd like to say it was 8T possibly but can't fully remember). Technically it was still useable but the battery had degraded a lot, it just didn't last as long as I needed it to. I would say camera setup was very good and performance was very good but it then got pretty slow after a couple of years. I had a OnePlus flagship phone ages ago my dad gave to me as he'd only used it for a year before buying a new one, I think that lasted 3 years before I wanted to replace it, mainly because it slowed down, and the battery degraded a little (but not as bad as Xiaomi). My current phone is OnePlus Nord 2T and it was good for a while, but after 2 years started slowing down. 6 months later and I'm trying to wait as long as I can to replace it but my phone is getting so slow (possibly the latest Oxygen OS update caused this?). Battery is still good enough and gaming performance is still good. I've heard newer OnePlus phones have a lot more bloatware now. I think OnePlus is better overall and offers more consistent quality. But by buying a Chinese brand, you're sacrificing the life of the device. whilst the specs are good on paper, they obviously had to cut corners to keep the price lower such as more glitchy UI (OnePlus is not bad for this), a lot of bloatware, and for most Chinese brands the battery degrades pretty badly. I've had Huawei and Honor phones before and I did get them to last for about 3 years (ideal amount of time for me), they UI was pretty smooth and bloatware wasn't that bad, but this was about a decade ago so it's probably much worse now. I think battery degradation was again the biggest issue I had, surprisingly the performance was pretty consistent the whole 3 years I used these phones. If you are short on money and want good performance for like 2 years, and if you could then save up for something better, Chinese brands are good for this. Otherwise, go for a better known brand for a more consistent experience and if you want the phone to last longer. Flagship phones tend to last a few years longer but obviously they can be really expensive now. I've heard both Apple and Samsung intentionally slow older phones down with updates (at least like 5 years old) in incremental amounts to encourage you to buy a new phone. I'm assuming other brands do this too but it's just something to be aware of. Tbh I'm planning on getting Nothing Phone 2A Plus or Nothing Phone 2 next if it has a big enough sale. Just for the lack of bloatware and in the hopes that their phones actually last a good 3 years. The specs aren't the best for a mid range phone but I'm just desperate to have a phone that isn't rubbish after just a couple of years. Apparently it's made of a lot of recycled materials too
OnePlus is offering the OnePlus 12 right now for $550 and at that price there's nothing that can really compete with it for value. The also have the OnePlus Open for $1,200
Such an excellent price and value for both the 12 and the open especially.
That's a good price but, it's the price for the base model.
@dr.fitprofessor1970 12 gb ram and 256 gb storage! The 16 gb ram and 512 gb storage is only $650. You're still going to have a real hard time finding an equivalent at that price
@joshuabergeman354 it's a good deal either way. Still, for resale and trade-in value it's usually best to purchase the highest model.
@@joshuabergeman354 I stayed with the 12. Love it
549 on Amazon but the 13 is coming great deal can only imagine how much faster it is then my OnePlus 6t which I'm still using and runs great.
Totally agree this phone is the slept on phone of 2024
I really appreciate the mention on how it performed as a phone in calls. I had the Tmobile version of OP 7t pro mcclaren and I had lots of issues and weird bugs. That includes delays in texts or missed calls. And I really want to get the 13. So to hear OP has addressed these issues makes me happy.
Im still using OnePlus 7 with no issues...loved it and satisfied with the performance...and im planning to buy the OnePlus 12
If you don't care much about the back design and the periscope lens then go for the OnePlus 13
@@the350azoker Go for the Oneplus 12, you will NOT regret a penny. Switched from iphone to a oneplus 12 and its incredible. im ditching samsung and iphone.
@the350azoker did you update regularly bro ?
After updates did you face any battery drain or slow down of phone
@@basky7246 Never update older phones. Updates are typically optimized for the latest models and can slow down older devices, leading to a laggy and sluggish experience. I own a OnePlus 8T, and after four years of use without updates, it still runs smoothly.
@@basky7246On oxygen OS 12.1, battery drains pretty quick now but what can you expect from a 5 year old phone. Thinking of picking up the 13 when it launches
I've ordered one and can't wait for it to arrive.
Such a great phone for the price.
@@AfaqDraw hey how is the front camera?
@HassanAbdulGhaffar I ordered mine from China so I'm still waiting for it to arrive 😅
Hey did you receive your phone? How's it?
@@fallacywrecker4960 Yes I received it the other day.
So far, I'm liking the nice and premium design. It's Super smooth and fast. Great camera; I'm liking the 3x Optical Camera so far. 100w charging is impressive. Battery life seems really good. I've customised the UI and it looks pretty clean now. Nice to have the alert slider like my OP5 had.
Overall good first impressions.
@
A bit late but the phone has been great.
Charges super fast and the battery lasts a long time.
The camera setup is great. I've been enjoying the telephoto lens with the 3x images that it captures.
The OS feels very smooth and I've had no issues so far.
Great review man 👍, I got my 512gb OnePlus 12 for the first time and I can't tell you enough how much I really love this phone, it earned the title of the best flagship in 2024, I call it, The iPhone of Android 😁
Thanks much appreciated 🙏🏼
It’s a really solid phone. It’s one of my favorites for sure and it feels even more iPhone like with oxygen OS 15 😊
Another excellent video, Drew. I was an ardent fan from the OPO days through the OP7T but drifted away after that. I could be swayed if the Nothing Phone (3) fails to impress but i worry about the software. Are you planning on doing a video on OxygenOS 15 by any chance?
Thanks, much appreciated 🙏🏼👊🏻
I’m really hoping phone (3) is one of the better devices launched in 2025 but they’ve been making some rather interesting decisions lately so it’s hard it say how that’ll be if it ever launches at this rate lol just hope they keep snapdragon and top tier specs at a solid price, similar to what the oneplus 12 offers here. If not I’m not quite sure what happens to nothing as they evolve. Here in the US at least it just doesn’t seem like they’re focused here if at all.
I may do a video on 15, so far not a ton has changed but it is really nice and there are features worth calling out.
Still using the 8T with no issues at all... love this phone, but time to upgrade waiting for the 13 IDK though 12 is so cheap right now
Would wait for the 13 also. They should have some great deals on that too. The 8t was so good, miss that one !
@@mikebower7648 still rocking the 8T too with zero issues! Now waiting on the 13 international version
Hi! I had the 8T from 2022 when OnePlus had it on sale for $349. Positively LOVED it because it had a flat screen (had loved my previous 7Pro but curved screen annoyed me). Although I had no issues with it, I bought the OnePlus 12 earlier this year and TOTALLY love it! OnePlus had a trade in offer to take off at least $100 to $300(?) depending on what PHONE (even if it's NOT a OnePlus phone) you were sending in to purchase the 12. I sent in my (pristine) 7Pro and got the 12 w/512g of storage. Check out if that deal still holds with the latest sales promo. I STILL have my 8T but I USE my 12 ALL THE TIME! Really am happy with it! Even got the 50watt wireless charger for it too! It fast charges in 20 minutes! IF you get the 12 at the new sales price-you really won't regret it. Just wanted to let you know.
Your phone case looks absolutely amazing❤❤❤
I want the 13 because elite but 12 looks good
Got this in the UK , with the case you have . I upgraded from the oneplus 6 .
I am having app issues , even after the recent update . I cannot even get a JBL app to work on it , despite getting plenty of help from jbl , sadly oneplus say my phone may not be compatible .
I pointed out ,i paid the equivalent of $1000 , yet the app works fine on a basic samsung model , my brothers.
other than the cameras , my 6 worked just as well .
I use the JBL apps on my one plus 12 often.
@@ShardstapoRotmg still not working after another update.
Great Job Brother
Very Happy to watch this video using my OP12 with 1 tb of memory & 24gb of RAM . I'll keep for next 2/3 years ❤❤
Thanks much appreciated 🙏🏼 👊🏼
How did you get the update? I got a OnePlus 12 last week . No update yet . Also was thinking of returning and getting the 13. But his one was such a sweet deal 🤝
Downloaded (with caution 😊) from the community, using the NA instructions - community.oneplus.com/thread/1595803862105587712
They will probably have really good trade in deals for the 12 towards the 13, (at least I'm hoping haha). They usually do + EDU discounts if you have those too.
Or try with Oxygen Updater
@@asatico not sure if I should wait for 13 or go for the 12
Great Video, your homescreen looks good and minimal. Can you kindly provide us the link to download the wallpaper.
Thanks, much appreciated. Panels app, stock oxygen OS 15 icons/setup.
@@drewlippsthanks for your reply.
I would appreciate if you could tell the name of the wallpaper or artist, i tried finding in the panels app but not able to find it.
@@drewlippskindly let me know the name of the wallpaper, i am unable to find in pannels app
I don't think you'll get any reply from him, it was just a panels app promotion 😂
@@karthikeyan_1908 it’s oxygen OS stock wallpapers actually in the thumb
I had a OnePlus 7t in 2018 and it was one of the best phones I've ever had I switched from iPhone 10 to OnePlus 7t because t Mobil at the tome had a promotion for that phone I think I pain 199.00 for it I had it for 3 years then it got stolen then went back to iPhone but that phone was awesome it was so fast at the time the battery was amazing and it was fully charged in like an hr which was crazy at the time
Best phone ever.
I really love it and love the software.
How did you get those rounded icons ?
Stock icons , didn’t change icon shape.
I got one of these coming pretty soon. Still on my laggy oneplus 10t lol.
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Thanks, much appreciated!!
That I am unsure of, I do not trade.
Where can we get that background wallpaper?
OnePlus stock wallpaper
Hey, I apologise if you actually said it, but what is the battery health percentage? Since you have used it since a year.
Thanks for your answer, uisng the same phone on Oxygen OS 14.0.0.610 :).
Hey no worries, Checked using multiple apps and in system check, all say 100% still 😊
@@drewlipps Hey, did you use the charging limit or any kind of protective measure to preserve battery life?
@ not at all, but always use the provided charger.
The Motorola Edge plus 2023 is cheaper right now and better.... and it have Readyfor,Pixel screening calls natively,chop gestures!
How is the sot after android 15 update?
Surprisingly the same in my use.
@@drewlipps some are reporting it is 4 to 5 hrs and become poor, it that what u experience?
@ that’s crazy, for me it’s been like 7-8 consistently even prior to install
I got the the OnePlus 12r and its really good phone compared to my s24 ultra its really fast
I have a Oneplus 7 and want to upgrade. Is it worth pulling the trigger now on the 12 or wait for the 13? Is the 13 going to be worth the diff. in price?
I would wait for the 13, unless you get a solid deal on the 12 now. I miss the 7!!!
@drewlipps thank you. Black Friday deals are attractive right now. Is $550 a good deal?
@drewlipps thank you. Black Friday deals are attractive right now. Is $550 a good deal?
@@steffany6233 yeah not too bad at all, pretty great deal
Bro can you please tell how to use circular icons??
It’s just the default for oxygen OS
It's available on Android 15 update
Do you suggest Op11?
At this point I'd say if debating on an 11, just wait for the 13. If the 13 is too much, then get the 12 once the 13 is on sale. I wasn't a huge fan of the 11 honestly. The 12 however was solid overall. The 13 will be even better.
@@drewlipps thanks for your feedback and opinion I've never used OnePlus as a brand İ just want to give a chance about that thanks again greetings from Turkey
I was in the same situation as you, and I ended up choosing 12 16-512 bought last month saw offer good deal Rm2509 convert USD=564 . I not recommend 13 coz it's expensive plus new evolution doesn't change much. camera features antutu n etc.
Between 11 n 12 wireless charger and brightness nit 1300peak & nit 4500 peak. Tq
@@musicgptofficialı got it clearly ,thanks a lot sir
I bought OP11 1 year ago. After 8 months of usage, I switched to OP12. Another level experience. If you have a flagship phone, Op11 may disappoint
Moto edge plus 2023 vs over plus 12? What better??
Personally I don’t purchase the moto devices anymore except the razr series so I would not be able to provide a true comparison unfortunately. Moto is pretty inconsistent with updates, support, and they release devices too often to keep up honestly. Long term I have not heard of those moto series devices doing well. For the price especially now finding deals on the oneplus 12 it’s going to be hard to beat the value of the OP12.
Best phone I've ever had
I am using OnePlus 7t pro McLaren Edition and I got to say - The best handset I have ever used in my entire life. I'm thinking of buying OnePlus 12, but I need your advice on which phone I should get? Is it Xiaomi 14 or OnePlus 12? Thanks.
Dang that's hard. I wish we got more Xioami phones in the US. Id go with that if you can get a global model (if in US)
I got one for $420.
@@jaylebron777 from where? I'm planning to buy one too.
I was browsing the FB marketplace for like 2 - 3 months and saw it. I jumped on it. 256gb variation with box. Mint condition. It's a helluva phone at that price. And with the charger too. It's crazy.
Yerrrrr
That is a good price and now that we’re getting closer to the 13… I picked up a one for $330 if you can believe it, totally mint shaped, the battery health is still at 100 % not a mark on it …
@@jejunamjawow. Yea man. Amazing price for such a phone. :)
Hi - can you pin the phonecase which is shown in the video to buy?
Unfortunately OnePlus only released this one in China, and it was only available for import from Giztop for a few weeks back when it launched.
Got mine for 388 best phone ever
@@H4554Nx How did you get it for so low?
Let me buy your one plus 12 when you get the 13!
For real, let me know my phone broke and I am suffering on this iPhone 12 lmao
I am not a fan of the curved display of the oneplus 12, but oneplus has fixed it with the oneplus 13.
But yeah, other than that, the oneplus 12 is truly the best android phone, even better than Samsung, by keeping features that matter the most to most users, including its display with its eye friendly 2160hz PWM preventing eyestrains at low brightness, wheras when I use the s23 plus with its 240hz PWM, I get a headache and a burning sensation in my eyes!
AND YES THE I R BLASTER IS TRULY USEFUL WHEN WANTING TO CONTROL ANY ELECTRONICS IN MY HOUSE WITHOUT THEIR REMOTES!!
Oneplus really did improve the best aspects in their next gen oneplus 13! Looking forward to it when it launches worldwide!
Thanks! Totally agree. I didn’t like the curves initially and even in my initial review I wasn’t a fan but after a year it has been solid. I’m very excited for the 13 though.
Was checking it out but then found out from here the 12 it's a curved display!?? I don't want curved display. 🙁
@@hilarysvariety5839 the soon to be released OnePlus 13 has a flat display, I think you would like that!
13 is also curved
@@JediWebSurf the outer glass is curved, but the oled display itself isn’t curved unlike the previous models. I think they should’ve gone with the full on flat screen layout, but they decided they should be somewhat different from other phone models, which I don’t like! But atleast its better than a curved display, and also now flat screen tempered glass application is much more easier too! I used to avoid oneplus flagships because of their curved display, but now I would consider it!
Im still rocking the 6t i need help 💀 lmao
Me too , i love this phone and if it wasnt for the dying battery i wouldn't even think of changing , but its gotten to the point that its unusable unless im home all day. I have to charge it at least 3 times a day ...
@alexilaiho321 same, battery while good, wasn't built the best
@@Kotasake true , and even changing it is not an option anymore ,as even the "new" batteries for the 6T has degrated simply all the time that has past since they were made, i've changed 3 already and every new one is not better than the last , sooo i guess its time for a change 😁
@alexilaiho321 yea when I can afford it I'm definitely upgrading. Amazing phone tho no regrets
The 6t is the best phone that I have ever used .I would have never upgraded to a newer phone if the battery lasted to the end of the day. I use it for the wifi while at home.
I've been using my 12 since February and it runs smooth as silk. Personally, I prefer the OEM sandstone bumper case as well as the OEM aramid fiber bumper case. I usually alternate them every few weeks.
As much as I love my 12, I'm still going to pick up the 13. Although, I will be holding on to my 12 and trading my beloved 11. Apparently, they will be releasing the white variant this year in North america. Besides, I want a device with the elite chipset.
Nice! Makes total sense. I'm really looking forward to the 13. I also love the sandstone cases, brings me back to the OnePlus one. A white version of the 13 would be great. I thought about importing one now from GizTop but just going to wait for global.
@@drewlipps in fact, they will be releasing all three colors in North America this go around. I usually pick up whatever black they release but, I've always wanted a white device. Frankly, I'm not bothering with the blue color. I don't like the fake leather back panels that seem to be all the rage.
At any rate, the global release shouldn't be more than a few weeks away. Especially, if they're attempting to beat Samsung to the punch.
Hi brother, i do have oneplus 12 and want to buy an oem case . Can u pls suggest me one ( sand stone or armid finre ) i wanted something which is more sleek and light so which one should i gor for ..
@rihanyousaf6671 they're both sleek and light. It's your choice. Thanks for the reply.
@@dr.fitprofessor1970 does the sandstone feels heavy or thick on phone or will it make the phone bulky
Do you wanna sell your OnePlus 12
No thanks
oneplus 12 equals 13
I used a op5t for 7 years and bought a used oneplus 11 16gb variant pristine condition for 30000.
how does oneplus compare to xiaomi phones? Been trying to find a android phone manufacturer that has a friendly user warranty for people here in the States, sadly xiaomi does not fall into that category, and unfortunately i CANNOT STAND Samsung Galaxy, or anything of the likes from Samsung. Also its very difficult to find a decent high quality phone that is roughly 6.3 inches in diameter. Google pixel 9 pro is an option but i dont think you can qualify it high quality phone when it performance specs are in the mid range area's compared to their competitors. Although Google pixel does have a USA friendly warrenty as well as extended warranty plans. Almost all other top tier android phones are not so USA friendly when it comes to warranty, as well as all of the phones are in the 6.7 to 6.8 inches in diameter range. Honestly this is really frustrating finding a phone that fits my needs. Might just have to go with Pixel 9 since it is the only other android competitor that offers a 6.3inch diameter phone compared to xiaomi. When hauwei phones were de-andriodified by google, that was a real sad day for people like me that owned android phones. Huawei hands down made the best android phones.
Unfortunately OnePlus doesn't have the best track record for customer service and long term support. In the US it sucks we can't get Xiaomi, Huawei, etc.. we're basically stuck with Google Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing, Motorola, and that's about it. The Google Pixel 9 Pro is solid, (review for that dropping tomorrow, spoiler), but they also don't have great customer service. They are pretty rough to work with honestly if you need to reach out to them. It's just crazy no one is close to Apples AppleCare level of support on the android side which is why I think so many go with iPhone in the US. They make it super easy to get support when needed.
I miss Huawei, LG, HTC, etc.. just sucks where we're at now with phones in the US
I've had one or two of each previously. OnePlus has better UI and a less glitchy experience. Xiaomi has good specs and performs well but I found the phone only lasted about 2 years, and I believe it was a flagship (I'd like to say it was 8T possibly but can't fully remember). Technically it was still useable but the battery had degraded a lot, it just didn't last as long as I needed it to. I would say camera setup was very good and performance was very good but it then got pretty slow after a couple of years. I had a OnePlus flagship phone ages ago my dad gave to me as he'd only used it for a year before buying a new one, I think that lasted 3 years before I wanted to replace it, mainly because it slowed down, and the battery degraded a little (but not as bad as Xiaomi). My current phone is OnePlus Nord 2T and it was good for a while, but after 2 years started slowing down. 6 months later and I'm trying to wait as long as I can to replace it but my phone is getting so slow (possibly the latest Oxygen OS update caused this?). Battery is still good enough and gaming performance is still good. I've heard newer OnePlus phones have a lot more bloatware now. I think OnePlus is better overall and offers more consistent quality. But by buying a Chinese brand, you're sacrificing the life of the device. whilst the specs are good on paper, they obviously had to cut corners to keep the price lower such as more glitchy UI (OnePlus is not bad for this), a lot of bloatware, and for most Chinese brands the battery degrades pretty badly. I've had Huawei and Honor phones before and I did get them to last for about 3 years (ideal amount of time for me), they UI was pretty smooth and bloatware wasn't that bad, but this was about a decade ago so it's probably much worse now. I think battery degradation was again the biggest issue I had, surprisingly the performance was pretty consistent the whole 3 years I used these phones.
If you are short on money and want good performance for like 2 years, and if you could then save up for something better, Chinese brands are good for this. Otherwise, go for a better known brand for a more consistent experience and if you want the phone to last longer. Flagship phones tend to last a few years longer but obviously they can be really expensive now. I've heard both Apple and Samsung intentionally slow older phones down with updates (at least like 5 years old) in incremental amounts to encourage you to buy a new phone. I'm assuming other brands do this too but it's just something to be aware of.
Tbh I'm planning on getting Nothing Phone 2A Plus or Nothing Phone 2 next if it has a big enough sale. Just for the lack of bloatware and in the hopes that their phones actually last a good 3 years. The specs aren't the best for a mid range phone but I'm just desperate to have a phone that isn't rubbish after just a couple of years. Apparently it's made of a lot of recycled materials too