The OnePlus 12R is quite possibly the best midrange/budget phone in the market. The value for its price is fantastic.
Performance/Power:
In terms of performance/power, the 12R is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processing chip. In other words, it's powered by the same chip that powered several $1000+ flagship phones of 2023 (like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra). Let that sink in - you're basically getting the performance/power of a 2023 $1000+ flagship device for a fraction of the price!
The phone will be largely faster than its competitors in the budget/midrange market. And it'll certainly handle gaming much better - giving performance on par with some more expensive flagship devices.
Despite being a processing chip from 2023 (which wasn't even that long ago yet), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 still packs a punch. Not to mention that it's also incredibly efficient!
Battery:
Speaking of efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and the phone's large 5500mah battery complement each other perfectly to give this phone excellent battery life. This phone can easily go a day or two with light to medium use. And the battery also held up well during prolonged periods of heavy gaming with graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact on its highest settings.
The phone can also charge faster than the most expensive phones from Samsung, Apple, Google, etc. with its 100 watt charging speed when using the included charging brick and cable. Oh, did I forget to mention that the phone comes with a charging brick and cable? Not even the $1000+ devices from the biggest companies include the charging brick anymore.
Camera:
When it comes to the camera, it's fairly decent. Nothing amazing, but nothing terrible, either. If you want professional, magazine quality photos that the most expensive phones can give, then this may be a deal breaker for you. But if premium quality photos aren't a huge priority, then the OnePlus 12R can definitely get the job done. If you just want to take simple pics of your pets, some nice scenery, your food, etc., and not do a whole professional photoshoot, then the camera is more than serviceable.
Conclusion:
Overall, the phone is packed with specs and features that make it a great value purchase. None of the big companies like Samsung, Apple, or Google can provide the same performance at this price point.
In my opinion, the 12R is a game changer that will hopefully push companies to innovate and improve their products.
Thank you for reading.