OnePlus 16 has better RAM than OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 16 has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2780 x 1264. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 16 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 99990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 23, 2024. The cost of OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 12, 2026. The Expected cost of OnePlus 16 is Rs. 99990.
OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus 16 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 450 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than OnePlus 16's ~ 90.8%. OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
OnePlus 16's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
OnePlus 16's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 17 version.
| Name | OnePlus 12R (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 16 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12R | PYB110 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 23, 2024 | October 12, 2026 |
| In The Box | OnePlus 12R, 100W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Welcome Letter, Safety Information and Warranty Card, Logo sticker, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Protective Case, OnePlus RCC Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 163.3 x 8.8 mm | 76.7 x 161.4 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Iron Gray, Cool Blue | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Crystal Shield Glass |
| Brightness | 1000 nits, 2000 nits (HBM) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC | Yes, v6.0, SBC, AAC, aptx, aptx-HD, LDAC, LHDC5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 5,384,433 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display Ultrasonic |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro (UAV-grade) compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 200 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 73mm (telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Frame Watermark, Auto HDR, Interval Shooting, Nightscape, Hi-Res Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Mode, Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Long Exposure, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, 0.6-20x Zoom | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | Face Unlock, Screen Flash, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Steady mode, Time-lapse, Retouching, Filters | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 14 | OxygenOS 17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 850 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, +HLG, HDRViVid, MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, ASF, FLV, WEB |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W SUPERVOOC Charging | Yes, 100W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W AIRVOOC | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |