NETWORK Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
LAUNCH Announced 2023, December 05
Status Available. Released 2023, December 11
BODY Dimensions 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight 220 g (7.76 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP65, waterproof and dustproof
DISPLAY Type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Size 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display
PLATFORM OS Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS 14 (China)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Adreno 750
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
UFS 4.0
MAIN CAMERA Triple 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43″, 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
Features Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision
SELFIE CAMERA Single 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm
Features Auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
SOUND Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
24–bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC Yes, eSE, HCE
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
FEATURES Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
BATTERY Type Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable
Charging 100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International)
80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA)
50W wireless, 100% in 55 min (advertised)
10W reverse wireless
MISC Colors Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White)
Models PJD110, CPH2573, CPH2581
Let’s compare the OnePlus 12, Vivo V30, Oppo Reno 11, iPhone 12, and Samsung S23 Ultra based on key aspects such as display, performance, camera, battery, and other notable features.
Display
- OnePlus 12: Expected to have a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Vivo V30: Likely features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution.
- Oppo Reno 11: Typically has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution.
- iPhone 12: Features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1170 x 2532 pixels resolution.
- Samsung S23 Ultra: Comes with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance
- OnePlus 12: Expected to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM.
- Vivo V30: Likely equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 or Snapdragon 750G processor.
- Oppo Reno 11: Typically powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 or Snapdragon 750G processor.
- iPhone 12: Powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chip with 4GB of RAM.
- Samsung S23 Ultra: Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (or Exynos 2200 in some regions), with up to 12GB of RAM.
Camera
- OnePlus 12: Expected to have a triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor.
- Vivo V30: Likely features a triple-camera setup with a primary sensor around 64MP.
- Oppo Reno 11: Typically has a triple-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor.
- iPhone 12: Features a dual-camera setup with 12MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide sensors.
- Samsung S23 Ultra: Comes with a quad-camera setup with a 200MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 10MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a 10MP telephoto sensor.
Battery
- OnePlus 12: Expected to have a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
- Vivo V30: Likely has a 4500mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
- Oppo Reno 11: Typically comes with a 4500mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
- iPhone 12: Features a 2815mAh battery with 20W fast charging.
- Samsung S23 Ultra: Comes with a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Other Notable Features
- OnePlus 12: Likely includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G support, and OxygenOS based on Android 13.
- Vivo V30: Expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G support, and Funtouch OS based on Android 12.
- Oppo Reno 11: Typically includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G support, and ColorOS based on Android 12.
- iPhone 12: Features Face ID, 5G support, iOS 14 (upgradable to the latest iOS), and MagSafe compatibility.
- Samsung S23 Ultra: Includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, S Pen support, 5G support, and One UI based on Android 13.
Summary
- Best Display: Samsung S23 Ultra (QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate).
- Best Performance: OnePlus 12 and Samsung S23 Ultra (latest Snapdragon processors).
- Best Camera: Samsung S23 Ultra (200MP primary sensor, versatile camera setup).
- Best Battery: OnePlus 12 and Samsung S23 Ultra (5000mAh with fast charging).
- Best Design and Features: Samsung S23 Ultra and iPhone 12 (premium design, advanced features).
The Samsung S23 Ultra stands out with its superior display, camera capabilities, and additional features like S Pen support. The OnePlus 12 is also a strong contender with its expected high performance and fast charging capabilities. The iPhone 12 remains a solid choice for those within the Apple ecosystem, offering reliable performance and a premium design.