Head to head

OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

OnePlus 12 leads 12 to 1 on the 13 rankable specs.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: OnePlus 12 lists 220 g (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 167 g (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: OnePlus 12 lists 6.82 inches (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 6.2 inches (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: OnePlus 12 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: OnePlus 12 lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 8 GB (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: OnePlus 12 lists 3x optical (6x in-sensor zoom / 120x digital) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Galaxy S24 lists 3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Straight answer

Overall: 12 to 1

Buy the OnePlus 12.

Leads 12 of 13 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy S24 takes 1.
Size: 6.82 inches vs 6.2 inches
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Check first: the OnePlus 12 has under 5 years of OS updates. the OnePlus 12 is not IP68. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

12 OnePlus 1213 rankable of 48 specsSamsung Galaxy S24 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:OnePlus 12 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:OnePlus 12 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Clear:OnePlus 12 · Yes (80W SUPERVOOC adapter included)Trips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Trips:OnePlus 12 · 4 major Android OS updates + 5 years se…Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 · 7 major OS updates + 7 years security p…
Not IP68row
Less dust and water protection than an IP68 rival.
Trips:OnePlus 12 · IP65 (water resistant splash/spray)Clear:Samsung Galaxy S24 · IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:OnePlus 12 · NoTrips:Samsung Galaxy S24 · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

OnePlus

220 g

Samsung

167 g

Size

OnePlus

6.82 inches

Samsung

6.2 inches

Chipset≠

OnePlus

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Samsung

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)

RAM

OnePlus

16 GB LPDDR5X

Samsung

8 GB

Max optical zoom≠

OnePlus

3x optical (6x in-sensor zoom / 120x digital)

Samsung

3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)

Capacity

OnePlus

5,400 mAh (dual-cell)

Samsung

4,000 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

OnePlus 12

Upfront list price$799

3-Year Estimated Total$799

Samsung Galaxy S24

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (25W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$25

3-Year Estimated Total$824

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

OnePlus: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Samsung: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

OnePlus 12$79912 wins

Samsung Galaxy S24$7991 win

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

38 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

leads 1-0

Body specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Dimensions	164.3 × 75.8 × 9.15 mm	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight	220 g	167 g (wins this row: lower)
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, glass back, aluminum frame	Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame
Water / dust rating	IP65 (water resistant splash/spray)	IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min)
Colors	Silky Black, Flowy Emerald	Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
Stylus	No	No

Display

leads 4-0

Display specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Type	ProXDR LTPO AMOLED with Aqua Touch	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size	6.82 inches (wins this row: higher)	6.2 inches
Resolution	1440 × 3168 (2K) (wins this row: higher)	1080 × 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density	~510 ppi (wins this row: higher)	~416 ppi
Refresh rate	1–120 Hz dynamic	1–120 Hz LTPO
Peak brightness	4,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM (wins this row: higher)	2,600 nits peak
HDR	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG	HDR10+
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display	Yes	Yes

Platform

3 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Operating system	OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14	Android 14, One UI 6.1
Software support	4 major Android OS updates + 5 years security	7 major OS updates + 7 years security patches
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
CPU	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)	8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520)
GPU	Adreno 750	Adreno 750

Memory

leads 2-0

Memory specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
RAM	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)	8 GB
Storage	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)	128 GB UFS 3.1
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB	128 GB / 256 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

leads 2-0

Rear camera specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Main	50 MP Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, 23 mm, 1/1.4", OIS	50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide	48 MP Sony IMX581, f/2.2, 14 mm, 114° FOV (wins this row: higher)	12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto	64 MP OmniVision OV64B periscope, f/2.6, 70 mm, 3x optical, OIS (wins this row: higher)	10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
Max optical zoom	3x optical (6x in-sensor zoom / 120x digital)	3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)
Stabilization	OIS on main and periscope telephoto	OIS on main and telephoto lenses
Video	8K 24 fps, 4K 30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR	8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps

Front camera

leads 1-0

Front camera specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Selfie camera	32 MP Sony IMX615, f/2.4 (wins this row: higher)	12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF
Selfie video	4K 30 fps	4K 60 fps

Battery & charging

leads 3-0

Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Capacity	5,400 mAh (dual-cell) (wins this row: higher)	4,000 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	80 W SUPERVOOC (100W international) (wins this row: higher)	25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min)
Wireless charging	50 W AIRVOOC wireless	15 W Fast Wireless
Reverse wireless	10 W reverse wireless	4.5 W Wireless PowerShare
Charger in box	Yes (80W SUPERVOOC adapter included) (wins this row: has it)	No

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

3 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SIM	Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM)	Dual nano-SIM + eSIM

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is OnePlus 12, right column is Samsung Galaxy S24.
Biometrics	Ultra-fast optical in-display fingerprint + face unlock	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face unlock
Extra controls	3-position Alert Slider, IR blaster	Power and Volume keys
Standout features	Aqua Touch wet-finger technology, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Trinity Engine	Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Samsung DeX

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

OnePlus 12 source Samsung Galaxy S24 source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

OnePlus 12

Value flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5400mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and 4th Gen Hasselblad camera.

Incredible value with top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Super-fast 80W wired and 50W wireless charging with charger in box
Massive 5,400 mAh battery capacity

What you give up

IP65 rating is lower than IP68 competitors
Curved display glass is more prone to accidental touches

Full OnePlus 12 specs →

Pick this one if

Samsung Galaxy S24

Compact Android powerhouse with 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO display, 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI suite.

Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display

What you give up

Charging capped at 25W wired
Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Full Samsung Galaxy S24 specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the OnePlus 12.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs.
Ultrawide: 48 MP Sony IMX581, f/2.2, 14 mm, 114° FOV vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto: 64 MP OmniVision OV64B periscope, f/2.6, 70… vs 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF,…
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus 12.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 5,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC vs 25 W fast wired
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the OnePlus 12.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable games & video specs.
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
Size: 6.82 inches vs 6.2 inches
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

OnePlus 12 spec sheet Samsung Galaxy S24 spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: OnePlus 12 ↗ · Samsung Galaxy S24 ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the OnePlus 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the OnePlus 12 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the OnePlus 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

For photos, buy the OnePlus 12. Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs. Ultrawide: 48 MP Sony IMX581, f/2.2, 14 mm, 114° FOV vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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