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The OnePlus 12 may not be the company’s current flagship model, but it remains a solid device. It 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 currently on sale.
Over at the company’s official store, the 512GB OnePlus 12 is on sale for $650, a $250 discount. The price drop is automatically applied — no need to type in a special code or anything at checkout. This deal applies to both the Silky Black and Flowy Emerald (green) color options. Sadly, the 256GB OnePlus 12 did not get the discount. You’ll have to pay full price for that version.
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It is possible to save even more money on the OnePlus 12. Through OnePlus’ program, you can trade in any device, in any condition, and receive a cool $50 discount, dropping the price of the smartphone to $600. You still have the option of saving hundreds of dollars by trading in an eligible device. For example, if you trade in a 256GB iPhone 16, you shave off $439 from your purchase.
ZDNET’s managing reviews editor, Kerry Wan, reviewed the OnePlus 12 when it was first released in 2024. I encourage everyone to read the review for deep insight into the smartphone; however, here’s a quick overview.
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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 intensive 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 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 3/5. When I say “base deal”, I am referring to the $250 discount. But if you take advantage of OnePlus’ “trade in any device, any condition” program, that deal earns a new rating of 4/5 since you’re saving $300. $600 is the lowest price I’ve seen for the OnePlus 12. I highly recommend taking advantage of the deal before it ends on Labor Day.
As per OnePlus, this deal will end on September 1.
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