OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) vs OnePlus 6 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.82"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1140x3168
50
MP
MP
32mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
16
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
LTPO AMOLED / Optic AMOLED |
Dual-LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Model | OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) |
Other model names | 加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110) | OnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | ![]() China | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus |
Release date | 12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023 | 5/22/2018 |
Depth | 9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in) | 75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in) |
Weight | 220 grams (7.7 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Display type | LTPO AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.82" inches | 6.28" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1140x3168 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 494 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | OxygenOS 14 (Global) ColorOS 14 (China) | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10) Geekbench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 1TB (968GB available) UFS 4.0 | 256GB (243GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 A6000 version (India, Asia, China): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) A6003 version (Europe, North America): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | International: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) India, China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/1.43" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240/480fps Slow motion Dolby Vision Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony sensor | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 21mm (lens) | 20mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5400 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 100W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 10W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White) | • Colors: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 • Screen protector pre-applied • Oxygen OS • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 519 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) | OnePlus 6 (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |