As the New Year approaches, OnePlus fans have a good reason to celebrate! After the shock from the price tag of the OnePlus 15R, the previous generation flagship, the OnePlus 12 in the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage combo, is now available for under Rs 50,000 on Amazon. This marks a significant discount from its original launch price and a rather compelling alternative to the OnePlus 15R, which is essentially a glorified midrange gaming phone. This deal also positions the 2023-released device as an attractive option in the premium smartphone segment, especially for those seeking high-end features without the latest OnePlus 15’s premium tag.
Originally launched at Rs 64,999, the OnePlus 12 is currently listed at Rs 47,990 on Amazon. Buyers can further reduce the effective cost to Rs 45,591 with an additional Rs 2,399 cashback when using an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. This makes it a tempting deal over the OnePlus 15R and even the OnePlus 13s.
OnePlus 12: Key specifications that still impress
The OnePlus 12 remains a powerhouse, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with Adreno 750 GPU, still ensuring top-tier performance for gaming, multitasking, and AI tasks that the Android ecosystem has to throw at it. It features a stunning 6.82-inch Quad HD+ curved LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, 3168×1440 resolution, and peak brightness of 4,500 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The Hasselblad-tuned triple camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor (Sony LYT-808 with OIS), 48MP ultra-wide, and 64MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom, complemented by a 32MP front camera.
Other highlights include a 5,400mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W wireless charging, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage options, Dolby Atmos audio, NFC, and an infrared sensor.
The device originally launched running Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 out of the box and was updated to OxygenOS 15 with newer custom features. OnePlus promised updates up to Android 16-based OxygenOS 16, along with additional years of security patches, which it should receive now.
Should you buy the OnePlus 12 in 2026?
At this price point, the OnePlus 12 offers excellent value for users prioritising a bright AMOLED screen, versatile cameras, fast charging (including wireless), and flagship-level processing power—features that make it competitive even in late 2025 in the midrange segment.
However, with the OnePlus 13 and newer models like the OnePlus 13s and the OnePlus 15 series already on the market, buyers seeking the absolute latest advancements may want to compare options. Additionally, the arrival of OxygenOS 16 on the OnePlus 12 will push it closer to its end-of-life support from OnePlus (the phone will get updates until 2028).
However, the Hasselblad camera partnership in the OnePlus 12 earns it brownie points over newer flagships like the OnePlus 15, which goes for a new DetailMax engine. Hence, for someone wanting a feature-rich high-end phone for the price of a premium mid-ranger, the OnePlus 12 fits the bill.
