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OnePlus 12 camera: a well-rounded package that can rival the competition

By Aleksandar Anastasov

Updated: Feb 28, 2024, 7:15 AM

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OnePlus 12 camera: a well-rounded package that can rival the competition

OnePlus has just announced the OnePlus 12, potentially one of the best phones of the year, and boy does it come with an exciting set of cameras!

There are several impressive camera upgrades that come with the OnePlus 12, one of which being the amazingly-sharp new 3X telephoto camera, which can go up to 6X zoom via sensor crop while still keeping amazing levels of detail thanks to its 64MP sensor. This is one of the best camera phones we have seen as of late, so let's check out what makes it so great!

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OnePlus 12 camera upgrades

A powerful main camera with one of the best sensors on the market

Undoubtedly, the star of the show is the new main camera, which is powered by the new Sony LYT-808 sensor (1/1.4-inch size). OnePlus claims it is the best out there, with only Sony's 1-inch sensors managing to beat its level of performance.

Here are a few shots taken with OnePlus 12's main camera that we took during our time with the phone:

An impressive 3x 64MP telephoto camera with a periscope lens

Then we have the same 3x 64MP periscope telephoto shooter that debuted with the OnePlus Open. Now, don't let that 3x zoom disappoint you, as the 64MP allow for some very highly-detailed 6x zoom photos via sensor crop. Users can also go up to 120x digital zoom, albeit with deteriorated quality, of course.

Here are a few example shots with the telephoto camera of the OnePlus 12:

Ultra-wide camera samples

The ultra-wide camera doesn't seem to have changed from the OnePlus 11, but that doesn't mean we cannot check out some sample shots from it too:

Full support for Dolby Vision

OnePlus has made it possible for users to shoot, edit, and display in Dolby Vision HDR! Files shot in this mode are huge though, so make sure you get the higher 512GB storage variant if you intend on shooting lots of video using these settings.

Speaking of video, here's a little video showcasing the OnePlus 12's camera system and its recording capabilities:

It is clear that the OnePlus 12 is lacking some of the flair that the more expensive flagship phones' cameras have. The stabilization in particular seems rather lacklustre when using the main and telephoto cameras. The zoom quality appears to be better though, with a considerably higher sharpness compared to the Pixel 8 Pro.

Another thing we noticed with the OnePlus 12 was that it tends to expose more for the shadows than the highlights, which is why you see more detail where the plants and pots are in the video above, compared to the Pixel 8, which shows more of the sky and the sun.

How many cameras does the new OnePlus 12 have?

The OnePlus 12 comes with a total of four cameras: three at the back and a selfie camera embedded in the display. The three cameras at the back of the OnePlus 12 are the main (wide), an ultra-wide, and a 3X telephoto camera.

OnePlus 12 camera: How many megapixels does it have?

Here are all of the cameras on the OnePlus Open and the megapixels they come with:

Main (wide-angle) camera — 50MP
Ultra-wide snapper — 48MP
Telephoto lens — 64MP
Selfie camera — 32MP

OnePlus 12 camera specs

Here's a detailed overview of each camera sensor on the OnePlus 12:

Main (wide-angle)	Ultra-wide	Telephoto	Selfie/front-facing
50MP	48MP, FOV 114°	64MP, 3X optical zoom, 6X sensor crop, 120x digital zoom	32MP
Sony LYT-808	Sony IMX581	OmniVision OV64B 3.0X	Sony IMX615
1/1.4" sensor size	1/2" sensor size	1/2" sensor size	1/2.74" sensor size
OIS	EIS	OIS	EIS
23 mm focal length	14 mm focal length	70 mm focal length	20 mm focal length
1.12μm pixel size	0.8μm pixel size	0.7μm pixel size	0.8 μm pixel size
f/1.6	f/2.2	f/2.6	f/2.4
Has autofocus	Has autofocus Capable of macro shooting (3.5 cm)	Has autofocus	Fixed focus

The OnePlus 12 comes with an industry-first and customized 50MP Sony's LYT-808 wide-angle camera as its main snapper, which is quite impressive considering the rather modest starting price of $799. There's also the 3x optical telephoto camera that can use sensor cropping to go up to 6x, which gives a nice range as far as quality telephoto shots go. The 48MP ultra-wide can also come in handy as it helps capture decent shots at the equivalent POV of a 16mm lens.

You can also check out our full OnePlus 12 specs page for more detailed information about the phone.

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Aleksandar is a tech enthusiast with a broad range of interests, from smartphones to space exploration. His curiosity extends to hands-on DIY experiments with his gadgets, and he enjoys switching between different brands to experience the latest innovations. Prior to joining PhoneArena, Aleksandar worked on the Google Art Project, digitizing valuable artworks and gaining diverse perspectives on technology. When he's not immersed in tech, Aleksandar is an outdoorsman who enjoys mountain hikes, wildlife photography, and nature conservation. His interests also extend to martial arts, running, and snowboarding, reflecting his dynamic approach to life and technology.