The Samsung Galaxy S24 and The OnePlus 12

We had the best year in 2023 for phones we acquired the best flagship Pixel 8 pro and ultra-premium OnePlus open folding phone. The new year has just arrived, and we already have two of the best phone series in our hands the Galaxy S24 and the OnePlus 12 series.

Samsung has introduced a slightly more affordable phone priced at $799 in the U.S. offering premium power. OnePlus, on the other hand, has a phone priced at $800 in the us. The S24 seems a bit similar to the Galaxy A15 from the back if you were considering the entry-level Galaxy S24 model, I would suggest taking a moment to check out its direct rival, the OnePlus 12. The One Plus 12 competes directly with the S24, boasting a better camera system, much quicker charging, and a higher resolution there’s more to discuss; let’s delve in.

Software and UI

Both phones offer great performance, as the system-on-chips (SoCs) of both phones are the same. The Galaxy S24 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform processor, while the OnePlus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen 3 processor. However, OnePlus delivers top-notch numbers in benchmarking this difference can be attributed to the fact that the S24 has 8GB RAM. Whereas OnePlus boasts 12GB of RAM. OnePlus 12 enhances the gaming experience by providing 120 frames per second for all Android games, delivering an ultra-smooth feeling beyond belief for its users. On the other hand, the S24 faces a little lower smoothness during game testing offering 90 FPS with a high-performance 120Hz refresh Rate, depending on the content being played.

Display

We recognize Samsung for its best-in-class display; they excel in display technology showcasing their finest work by managing to incorporate an extra screen into the Galaxy S24 without significantly increasing the phone’s size. On the other hand, OnePlus has implemented a Samsung curved display. The OnePlus 12 display has seen an increase compared to its predecessor – it has grown from 6.7 to 6.82 inches, providing a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 90.8%. The display boasts a resolution of 1440×3168 pixels (QHD+), a pixel density of 510 pixels per inch (PPI), and supports a refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. I was thoroughly impressed by OnePlus 12 peak brightness of 4500 nits, the highest in any phone thus far.

Meanwhile, the S24 features a 6.2-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ display with a pixel resolution of 2340×1080 and a 120Hz refresh rate the phone boats a flat-edge display. they provide a sharper feel when held single-handedly. The display quality, colors, and brightness are on point, with the brightness increasing by 2600 nits from the S23 ultra’s 1750 nits. The brightness adjusts automatically when sunlight touches the screen. While there is a significant difference in brightness between the OnePlus 12 and the S24, the S24 still outperforms the iPhone 15 pro, which has a brightness of 2000 nits.

Camera

If you compare the camera of both phones, the OnePlus 12 and Galaxy S24 have similar camera systems the galaxy S24 features a quad-camera setup with three cameras on the back and a 12MP front camera for selfies. The 50MP main back camera can record 8k videos at 24fps, accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a third 3X optical zoom camera. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 also has a quad-camera system with the addition of a brightness lens. The OnePlus 12 boasts a higher resolution sensor, including a 50MP main camera, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide camera notably only the One Plus 12 utilizes a periscope lens to achieve its 3x optical zoom (A periscope lens in a smartphone camera is a telephoto design that employs prisms or mirrors to extend the focal length without adding thickness).

The point is that the OnePlus 12 has an excellent camera system. featuring superior technology with a periscope lens for 3X optical zoom, brighter lenses, higher resolution sensors, and surpassing the camera capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S24 we do not completely complain that the s24 cannot capture good quality photos, but the OnePlus 12 camera system performs admirably well. It captures the best colors due to its Hasselblad color science.

Battery

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The battery of both phones has got bigger; the S24 now has a 4,000mAh battery, 100mAh more than the S23. The phone’s performance has improved along with the increased battery capacity. However, it is important to note that higher performance increases power consumption. Therefore it becomes necessary to enhance the phone’s battery capacity accordingly. Using a phone throughout the day can generate heat and shorten battery life. This used to be a common issue, nowadays phones can easily manage such processes with advanced chips and hardware technologies Samsung excels in this aspect. In the case of OnePlus, the company hands this very well by consistently offering top-notch specs, and the battery performance is truly satisfying with a 400mAh increase in battery capacity. The OnePlus 12, in particular, stands out with its 5400mAh battery. The phone charger is impressively packed with 100W for the international market, while it provides only 80 watts for the U.S. a substantial difference compared to the S24, which doesn’t even come with a charger. The OnePlus 12 features a 45W wireless charger. According to “Tom’s Guide“, it can charge up to 60% in under 15 minutes and 100% in under 30 minutes using the 80-watt fast charger.

Which phone steals the spot?

While the OnePlus 12 is excellent in performance and boasts an intriguing camera feature with its premium silk design. Positioning it as a perfect flagship phone, Samsung adds more innovation to the table with the Galaxy AI feature in the S24 lineup. This addition is expected to revolutionize the company and currently position Samsung at the forefront of the flagship line. Galaxy AI represents a significant advancement for other smartphone brands, such as Samsung, leveraging artificial intelligence. It has created some of the best and most useful features. some notable examples include-

• Real-time translation – This feature helps to translate an ongoing voice call using AI. It would be more understandable if they would be from different nations.
• Circle to search – Partnering with Google, Samsung brings the circle to search feature to this phone. You can simply search by drawing a circle on any part of the image, how cool is that, isn’t it? no other phone has this feature other than the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro;
• Note Assists – By enabling Gemini AI, it can summarize the text in notes and voice recording, as well as spell-correct notes.
• Generative editing – Maybe one of the features to have fun with is the ability to remove, edit, and resize any object with a long tap in a picture, you can even share those objects as stickers in WhatsApp.

Which one is right for you?

It is tough to choose between the OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24, while both phones give tough competition to each other, it depends on your daily work if you don’t engage in heavy work on the phone, you can simply go with the S24. Its titanium body, simple silk design, and AI features bring aesthetic appeal to your hand.

OnePlus is perfect for heavy use as it has a powerful camera, processor, and performance. it is specially designed for heavy games and intensive work if you keep opening multiple tabs at the same time, it can handle them quite well. So choose what suits you accordingly. if I had to choose one, I would go with OnePlus 12.