OnePlus 12R vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 12R and the Samsung Galaxy S23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $253 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 168 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: OnePlus 12R is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 12R is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheaper option.
Display
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, Eye comfort, Nature Tone Display, Video color enhancer | — |
Platform
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
Memory
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 3.1 (some regions/variants may have UFS 4.0 for 256GB) | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 80W wired, 1-100% in 31 min (advertised) | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Cool Blue, Iron Gray | — |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistant | — |
| SIM | — | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi 7 capable | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 23, 2024 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released February 6, 2024 | — |
| OS | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (up to 3 major OS updates promised) | — |
| Released | — | February 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 12R or Samsung Galaxy S23?
OnePlus 12R — 5,500 mAh for the OnePlus 12R versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 12R or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 207 g for the OnePlus 12R versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, OnePlus 12R or Samsung Galaxy S23?
OnePlus 12R — Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12R versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the OnePlus 12R or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 12R 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.