What Defines a Good Smartphone?
What exactly makes a smartphone a good one? Is it the high-priced flagship models, or the budget-friendly ones that cost less than two thousand yuan? In reality, there isn’t a single correct answer. It ultimately depends on your own needs. What suits you best is the best choice, and it’s not necessarily the most expensive or the cheapest option that offers the best value. Many smartphone manufacturers release a plethora of models each year, covering various price ranges, and within each price range, you can always find several models with high reputation and sales figures.
Take the three-thousand-yuan price range as an example. This is likely the budget for most users when buying a smartphone. The significance of this price range lies in the fact that most smartphones priced at three thousand yuan or more come equipped with the latest processors and comprehensive configurations. These smartphones are almost always high-performance flagship devices. For instance, the OnePlus 12 is one such model.
Currently, the OnePlus 12, which has dropped to the three-thousand-yuan price range, boasts a comprehensive configuration and exceptional cost performance. It’s no wonder the OnePlus 12 was ranked first in cost performance in the 3K tier by AnTuTu in March 2024. In terms of specifications, the OnePlus 12 features a 2K Oriental screen sourced from a domestic supplier, which is on par with Samsung in terms of actual quality. It offers comprehensive improvements in display, color, and touch control, with features such as 120Hz LTPO adaptive high refresh rate, 2K resolution, Dolby Vision, and a new generation of rain touch technology.
As for performance, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship chip. What sets it apart from its competitors is the upgraded proprietary microarchitecture supercomputing engine, which enhances performance by 9.4% in platform scenarios. Combined with the third-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship chip and a whopping 24GB of RAM, the OnePlus 12 is not only capable of lasting five years, but it can also remain relevant for six or seven years without becoming obsolete.
The OnePlus 12 claims to have achieved new heights in imaging and is touted as OnePlus’ decade-long breakthrough! In terms of camera, it features a 50-megapixel LYT-808 main camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. The non-trivial triple-camera setup, combined with a 13-channel multispectral sensor, accurately captures more spectral information, enabling precise color recognition and true-to-life color reproduction. Paired with Hasselblad’s natural color optimization, everyone can capture stunning masterpieces with the OnePlus 12.
The OnePlus 12 also boasts several other highlights in its core configuration, such as a massive 5400mAh battery that can easily last a whole day on a single charge, as well as 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, allowing you to fully charge the battery in just 26 minutes. With the third-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship chip paired with a professional rendering chip and the activation of the ultra-frame ultra-quality engine, game frame rates and graphics quality see a significant improvement.
Currently, the OnePlus 12 has begun to drop in price, with the 12GB+256GB variant now priced at 3798 yuan. Considering its base configuration, the current pricing offers exceptional cost performance. Of course, if your budget allows, you can also consider the top-end variant with 24GB+1TB.