OnePlus
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 256GB · Black
90
/ 100
From $949
VS
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) wins by 2
OnePlus
OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB · Black
88
/ 100
From $879
Specdex verdict
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) lands at 90 and OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) at 88. That puts OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) 90
vs 88 OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black)
90 cpu 91
gpu 90
camera 90
battery 88
display 91
design 90
OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 88
battery 84
display 88
design 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) | OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Current-gen flagship chipset
- +Competitive price-performance
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) vs OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)
Which is better, OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) or OnePlus 12 256GB (Black)? +
OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $949, OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.
Is OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $879, OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 14 256GB (Black) or OnePlus 12 256GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.