OnePlus 12R (Cool Blue, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage)

Easily one of the best purchases that I have made and well worth its price.Pros:- SD 8 Gen 2 is fast and very power efficient. The performance is indistinguishable in day to day usage when compared to SD 8 Gen 3 on a OnePlus 12 with UFS 4.0. Even though the 12R has a UFS 3.1 storage, you are unlikely to notice any difference whatsoever without running benchmarks or checking the specifications. In real life day to day usage, I have not found any difference and I am a power user who uses a lot of applications and use the phone over 8 Hours a day.- The vapour chamber handles the cooling very well which keeps the device at excellent temperature even when playing games for an extended duration. It almost never goes over 38c.- The display has the same features as the OnePlus 12 (the resolution is relatively lower but it's not noticeable to the naked eye without magnification) and this is one of the best displays that you will come across. The HDR performance is also some of the best I have seen and it is a completely different experience. This can also be seen in the HDR shots taken with cameras. I'd suggest going to a OnePlus experience center and searching for 12K HDR videos on YouTube to get a better idea. Note that the 4,500 nits mentioned is only the HDR brightness at a small white portion of the display under sunlight. This is NOT the max brightness of the full display. But it is bright enough to use under direct sunlight.- Battery life is very impressive with over 8 hours of SOT and the 100W included charger fully charges it in about 35 mins.- Also love that the display can be used even when your hands are wet unlike most other smartphones- The bezels are extremely slim and the chin is smaller than the one on the OnePlus 12. I do wish it was equal all around though.Rather than cons, I'll just mention what it lacks.- Wireless charging- Telephoto cameraThat's pretty much it. If you are looking for a smooth and reliable device with solid performance, battery life, fast charging, decent cameras and display experience, I would easily recommend this. Sure the cameras may not be as good as an iPhone 15 (81k) or a Pixel 8 (83k) but they also cost around 80% more than the OnePlus 12R.

I bought the 16gb 256gb variant on first day sale for 46k and got oneplus buds z2 for free as well as 2300 cashback as I used amazon pay icici credit card.I wanted a overall balanced phone with good OS, premium feel and good camera.Pros :- No bloatware- Black color has matt finish, and has good inhand feel and gets no fingerprints on the back- Fingerprint scanner is placed properly for easy reach and is fast- The phone is very fast and snappy for everyday use- I am getting 2 days of battery life on light usage, 1.5 days on moderate usage. Can't say for heavy usage as I don't play games anymore but it should last a whole day even with gaming.- Cameras seem decent for the price, OIS, edge detection and everything working good.- No heating issues or any other problems faced so far in around 40 days of usage.- Phone charges from 20% to 100% in 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure to enable smart charging in settingsCons :- Cameras seem to replicate colors as washed out. Especially red color seems washed out. It is not very noticeable though.- Oxygen OS even though is bloat free, there was a wallpaper carousel on lock screen when swiping right and even switching it off was still showing that screen on right swipe, with an option to turn it on again just like glance in realme phones. I had to find it in settings > apps and uninstall wallpaper carousel from there to remove it.Also, on home screen when swiped right the google news feed shows and there is no way to remove that screen. For now I have disabled the google app from settings and it has gone, but disabling google app also disables google lens and voice assistant. I don't use them so its fine for me but if even iqoo phones with bloatware are giving option to hide this google feed screen why can't Oneplus do the same?

OnePlus smartphones are known for offering a solid combination of performance, design, and value. Here's a general breakdown of the brand,Performance: OnePlus phones usually come with high-end processors, such as Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, ensuring smooth performance for day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking. Their OxygenOS software, based on Android, is often praised for being fast, clean, and customizable.Design: OnePlus phones typically have a sleek, premium design with minimal bezels, high-quality materials like glass and metal, and vibrant AMOLED displays. Their design language has evolved over time, often competing with flagship devices in terms of looks and feel.Camera: OnePlus has made significant strides in camera performance, with their recent models equipped with advanced camera sensors and multiple lenses, offering decent low-light performance, wide-angle shots, and sharp details. However, they may not always be at the top of the camera game compared to brands like Samsung or Google.Battery Life: OnePlus devices often come with fast charging technology (like Warp Charge), enabling quick power-ups. The battery life is generally solid, though it can vary depending on the specific model. Price: OnePlus used to be known for offering flagship-level specs at a more affordable price compared to other premium brands. However, with recent releases, their prices have edged higher, making them closer to the flagship range. User Experience: OxygenOS is one of the standout features of OnePlus phones, offering a near-stock Android experience with added features and customizations. It's often considered one of the cleanest and most user-friendly Android skillOverall, OnePlus continues to offer great value for money, especially for users who prioritize performance and software experience over specific brand loyalty.