Experts recommend OnePlus 12 more than iPhone SE
As of 2 May 2024, experts prefer OnePlus 12 over iPhone SE, but both Smartphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, OnePlus 12 received 3 recommendations: from ZD Net (18 Apr 2024), Digital Trends (15 Feb 2024) and Tom's Guide (8 Apr 2024). By contrast, iPhone SE received only 2 recommendations from Digital Trends (15 Feb 2024) and Laptop Mag (13 Sep 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone | ZD Net  | Digital Trends  | The Verge  | T3  | Pocket-lint  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | Creative Bloq  | TechRadar  |
Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | +2 | $700 |  OnePlus 12 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - |
7 | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | +2 | $330 |  iPhone SE The iPhone SE (2020) is a compact and well-designed smartphone that offers excellent performance and functionality, making it a suitable choice for users who prefer a smaller device. | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Feb 2024
Digital Trends ranked OnePlus 12 as #3 and iPhone SE as #10
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 15 OnePlus 12 The best Android phone... ... ... #10 out of 15 iPhone SE The best small iPhone... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 13 Sep 2023 Laptop Mag ranked iPhone SE as #5
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 iPhone SE Best budget iOS smartphone... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 18 Apr 2024 ZD Net ranked OnePlus 12 as #7
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 OnePlus 12 Best fast-charging phone... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com - On 8 Apr 2024 Tom's Guide ranked OnePlus 12 as #7
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 12 OnePlus 12 A great flagship value... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the May rankings, OnePlus 12 outranks iPhone SE. This is not to say that iPhone SE is a bad option. Like OnePlus 12, it is recommended by experts, but less.
iPhone SE 
OnePlus 12 
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone | ZD Net | Digital Trends | The Verge | T3 | Pocket-lint | Tom's Guide | IGN | Creative Bloq | TechRadar | Laptop Mag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $0 |  iPhone 15 Pro Max The iPhone 15 Pro Max has received positive reviews for its sleek design, impressive camera capabilities, high-quality display, top-notch performance, long battery life, and excellent audio experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $0 |  iPhone 15 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $900 |  Google Pixel 8 Pro The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a sleek design, impressive camera capabilities, vibrant display, powerful performance, and decent battery life, making it a recommended choice for users who prioritize photography, multimedia consumption, performance, and style. | 3 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 4 | - |
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Expert reviews [48]
- with a score: 27
- without a score: 21
| Highest score by Phone Arena | 140 |
| Average score based on 48 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Android Authority | 60 |
Score distribution:
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| 60-80 | |
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- 4.7-inch Retina HD display
- Advanced single-camera system with 12MP Wide camera; Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, and 4K video up to 60 fps
- 7MP FaceTime HD camera with Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, and 1080p video recording
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- Free 6 months of Google One and 3 months of Youtube Premium with purchase of OnePlus 12. (New accounts only for each service to qualify)
- Pure Performance: The OnePlus 12 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with up to 16GB of RAM. The improved processing power & graphics performance is supported by the latest Dual Cryo-velocity VC cooling chamber, which improves thermal efficiency & heat dissipation.
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iPhone SE is a well-known and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as OnePlus Nord 2 or Google Pixel 5A .
iPhone SE is $169.53 less expensive than an average smartphone ($499.99).
OnePlus 12 is a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartphones and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Oppo Find X3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 .
OnePlus 12 is $200 more expensive than the average smartphone ($499.99).
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