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Although the OnePlus 12 hasn’t been the company’s flagship model for a while now, it remains a solid device. The phone boasts top-notch performance from its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform and incredibly fast charging speeds. It’s a more affordable alternative to the OnePlus 13, and now is a great time to buy one because the device is still on sale. Over at Best Buy, you can buy the 512GB OnePlus 12 in Silky Black for $600 — a $300 discount. The Flowy Emerald (green) option is no longer available, and neither is the 256GB model. It’s just the one configuration.
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Keep in mind that the $600 price tag is for an Unlocked OnePlus 12. You can get the mobile device for $500 if you connect it to either Verizon or AT&T.
ZDNET’s managing reviews editor, Kerry Wan, reviewed the OnePlus 12 when it first released back in 2024. I encourage everyone to read the review for deeper insight into the smartphone; however, here’s a quick overview.
Review: OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 is a well-rounded device capable of competing with the company’s latest flagship model, the OnePlus 13. Thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, performance is fast and reliable. Users will be able to play demanding mobile games like Genshin Impact and hop between multiple apps with relative ease. Plus, its high-quality Quad HD+ (3,168 x 1,440 pixels) resolution display has a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. That’s bright enough to pierce through the sun’s glare and maintain clear visibility.
One of the smartphone’s best features is its longevity. Its massive 5,400mAh battery allows the OnePlus 12 to last a full day and a half on a single charge. The model supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, so it can go from 0% to 100% battery in almost no time at all.
How I rated this deal
As per ZDNET’s rating system, I give the base deal a score of 4/5. $300 off is a big discount, and if memory serves right, this is the lowest price the OnePlus 12 has ever been outside of major sales events like Black Friday.
I strongly encourage everyone to buy this phone if they’re looking to upgrade. Not only because it’s a great device, but it may also be one of the last times it’ll go on sale. At the beginning of the month, promo images for the OnePlus 15 leaked online, showing off the design of the upcoming flagship as well as some specs. It’s possible that the company is prepared to end the lifecycle of the OnePlus 12 in favor of the new model. Granted, the images are leaks, so take them with a grain of salt. But the stars are aligning too well for this deal to be just a coincidence.
As per OnePlus, this deal will last until October 19.
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