OnePlus 12R vs Samsung Galaxy A35
54.4Performance28.6
72.3Display45.3
42.6Camera41.9
72.5Battery55.7
65.3Features70.7
13 spec wins — OnePlus 12R2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12R wins this phone face-off, 60.3 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+26). Samsung Galaxy A35 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12R
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 56
- 350% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 220% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $500
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+15% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+350% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+5% | 84.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000+159% | 580,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+86% | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,200+76% | 2,950 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h+8% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g+1% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |