OnePlus 12 vs Oppo Find X7 Ultra: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the OnePlus 12 offers a more compelling package due to its slightly longer battery life (14:11h vs 12:47h) and generally more accessible pricing. While the Oppo Find X7 Ultra boasts a marginally brighter display, the real-world difference is minimal.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | OnePlus 12 | Oppo Find X7 Ultra |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, December 05 | 2024, January 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 11 | Available. Released 2024, January 12 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass) or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) | 164.3 x 76.2 x 9.5 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.37 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1600 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS (China) | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, ColorOS 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 65mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, 2.8x optical zoom, multi-directional PDAF (25cm - ∞), OIS 50 MP, f/4.3, 135mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, 6x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF (35cm - ∞), OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.95", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF | - |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video, Dolby Vision |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | Panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International) 80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA) 50W wireless, 100% in 55 min 10W reverse wireless | 100W wired, PD, 50% in 10 min, 100% in 26 min 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White) | Black, Dark Blue, Light Brown |
| Models | PJD110, CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583 | PHY110, PHY120 |
| Price | $ 639.99 / C$ 1,099.99 / £ 549.00 / € 527.00 | $ 546.64 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body) | - |
OnePlus 12
- Longer battery life (14:11h active use)
- Faster charging in some regions (26 min vs 30 min USA)
- Potentially more affordable
- Camera details are unknown
- Display brightness slightly lower
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
- Slightly brighter display (1165 nits)
- Likely more advanced camera system
- Oppo's ColorOS features
- Shorter battery life (12:47h active use)
- Potentially higher price
- ColorOS may not appeal to all users
Display Comparison
Both the OnePlus 12 and Oppo Find X7 Ultra feature excellent displays, achieving peak brightness levels of 1155 nits and 1165 nits respectively. While the Find X7 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 12 in peak brightness, the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in most real-world scenarios. Both likely utilize LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, conserving battery life by dynamically adjusting the display's refresh rate based on content. The impact of these displays will be similar for everyday use, but the slightly higher brightness of the Oppo may be beneficial in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
The provided data lacks specific camera details beyond 'Photo / Video' for the OnePlus 12. However, given Oppo’s history, the Find X7 Ultra likely prioritizes camera innovation. The absence of sensor size or aperture information for the OnePlus 12 makes a direct comparison difficult. The Find X7 Ultra is expected to feature a more advanced camera system, potentially with larger sensors and more sophisticated image processing algorithms. Users prioritizing mobile photography will likely find the Find X7 Ultra more appealing, assuming it delivers on its potential.
Performance
Both devices are equipped with the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset, featuring an Octa-core CPU configuration identical in both phones (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520). This means raw processing power will be virtually indistinguishable between the two. Performance will be limited more by RAM and storage speeds, which are not specified in the provided data. Thermal management will be crucial; the 4nm process node should provide good efficiency, but sustained workloads will determine which device handles heat better.
Battery Life
The OnePlus 12 boasts an active use battery score of 14:11h, while the Oppo Find X7 Ultra achieves 12:47h. This suggests the OnePlus 12 offers superior battery endurance. Both support 100W wired charging, achieving a full charge in 26 minutes (international) or 30 minutes (USA) for the OnePlus 12, and 26 minutes for the Oppo Find X7 Ultra. Both also offer 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The OnePlus 12’s longer battery life, combined with comparable charging speeds, makes it the more practical choice for users who prioritize minimizing downtime.
Buying Guide
Buy the OnePlus 12 if you prioritize all-day battery life and a streamlined software experience. It’s the ideal choice for power users who demand consistent performance without compromise. Buy the Oppo Find X7 Ultra if you are a photography enthusiast who values the latest camera innovations and are willing to trade a bit of battery endurance for potentially superior image quality, and are comfortable with Oppo's ColorOS.