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Experts prefer OnePlus 12 over iPhone 15 Plus

On 6 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 90 Smartphone expert endorsements .

Currently, OnePlus 12 received 3 endorsements from Tom's Guide (3 Jan 2024), Digital Trends (23 Oct 2024) and ZD Net (2 Jan 2025). Meanwhile, iPhone 15 Plus did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Smartphone	Laptop Mag	The Verge	TechRadar	T3	Pocket-lint	Tom's Guide	IGN	Creative Bloq	Digital Trends	ZD Net
10	-	Check price	OnePlus 12	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	3	7
N/A	N/A	Check price	iPhone 15 Plus	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 3 Jan 2024 Tom's Guide ranked OnePlus 12 as #7

Rank Smartphone Comment

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#7 out of 10 OnePlus 12
A great flagship value

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Source: www.tomsguide.com
On 23 Oct 2024 Digital Trends ranked OnePlus 12 as #3

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#3 out of 15 OnePlus 12
The best Android phone

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Source: www.digitaltrends.com
On 2 Jan 2025 ZD Net ranked OnePlus 12 as #7

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#7 out of 7 OnePlus 12
Best fast-charging phone

Source: www.zdnet.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, OnePlus 12 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while iPhone 15 Plus is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Smartphone	Laptop Mag	The Verge	TechRadar	T3	Pocket-lint	Tom's Guide	IGN	Creative Bloq	Digital Trends	ZD Net
1	-	$860	Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	-	3	4	2	2	2	1	1	-	1
2	-	$999	Google Pixel 9 Pro	-	-	1	-	-	3	2	5	4	-
3	-	Check price	iPhone 16 Pro Max	-	-	2	-	-	1	-	-	2	2
4	-	Check price	iPhone 16	-	1	-	-	-	5	-	-	1	-
5	-	Check price	iPhone 16 Pro	-	5	3	-	-	-	3	3	-	-
6	-	$0	iPhone 15 Pro Max The iPhone 15 Pro Max impresses with its camera capabilities, battery life, and USB-C integration, but faces criticism for its high price, slow charging speeds, and some underutilized features like the Action Button.	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	OnePlus 12R	-	-	6	-	4	8	-	-	7	-
8	+1	$499	Google Pixel 7a The Google Pixel 7a has received positive reviews for its design, camera capabilities, display, performance, battery life, and speakers, making it a suitable choice for users who prioritize these features.	1	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-
9	-1	$1199	Google Pixel 9 Pro XL	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	10	4
10	-	Check price	OnePlus 12	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	3	7
11	-	$487	Google Pixel 8a	-	4	7	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
12	-	$2020	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6	-	-	9	-	-	-	7	6	-	-
13	+7	$539	Nothing Phone (1)	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
14	-1	Check price	Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a flagship smartphone that offers a unique design, advanced camera capabilities, impressive performance, reliable battery life, and excellent speaker quality, making it a top choice for those seeking a high-performance smartphone.	3	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
15	-1	Check price	Google Pixel 9	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-
16	-1	Check price	OnePlus 11 The OnePlus 11 receives positive reviews for its sleek design, premium materials, unique camera placement, exceptional performance, solid battery life, and good speaker quality, making it a recommended choice for users who value aesthetics, camera capabilities, smooth performance, and a high-quality display.	4	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	-1	Check price	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
18	-1	Check price	Nothing Phone 2 The Nothing Phone (2) is a sleek and powerful device with a great display and battery life, but falls short in low light photography and audio quality.	-	8	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
19	-1	Check price	iPhone 16 Plus	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	8	-
20	-1	$437	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.	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-
21	-	Check price	OnePlus Open The OnePlus Open is a versatile and reliable foldable smartphone with a sleek design, powerful camera system, vibrant display, seamless performance, impressive battery life, and immersive audio quality, making it a great choice for users who prioritize portability, durability, and multimedia capabilities.	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	6
22	-	$1086	Oppo Find X5 Pro The Oppo Find X5 Pro is a flagship smartphone praised for its sleek design, impressive camera performance, smooth display, powerful performance, and long-lasting battery life, but its audio quality may not meet the standards of some users.	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	8	-	-
23	-	Check price	Pixel 9 Pro Fold	-	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [20]

87

Total expert reviews: 20

with a score: 12
without a score: 8

Highest score by Mashable	96
Average score based on 20 reviews	87
Lowest score by NextPit	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [14]

79

Total expert reviews: 14

with a score: 5
without a score: 9

Highest score by Engadget	87
Average score based on 14 reviews	79
Lowest score by The Verge	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

WHAT'S INCLUDED? You get the new iPhone 15, complete with unlimited talk, text, and data. You can upgrade to the latest iPhone every year—no trade-in required to get started. Yes, seriously.
DYNAMIC ISLAND COMES TO IPHONE 15 — Dynamic Island bubbles up alerts and Live Activities — so you don’t miss them while you’re doing something else. You can see who’s calling, track your next ride, check your flight status, and so much more.
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From Seller:

Comes with 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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