OnePlus 12R vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

OnePlus 12R

$499

91.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

91.7

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery96/100

· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

90.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus 12R:

✓18g lighter chassis (207g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$700 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $1199)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus 12R	ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	2780x1264 (450 ppi)	2400x1080 (391 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	165 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	4,500 nits peak	2,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	24 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX890
Telephoto Zoom	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.4	32 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	207 g	225 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP64	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,500 mAh	5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	$1199

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus 12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus 12R ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy OnePlus 12R:

Higher overall BeastScore: 91.7 vs top rival 90.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 65W

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro:

Smoother display: 165Hz refresh rate vs 120Hz · More system memory: 24GB RAM vs max 16GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 12R vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Which phone is better: OnePlus 12R or ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?

OnePlus 12R leads with an overall BeastScore of 91.7/100 compared to ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (90.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 91.7 vs top rival 90.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 65W.