Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) vs OnePlus 12: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2023
$999–$1,099
Overall 84/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
OnePlus 12
- Best value score
OnePlus 12
- Best overall rubric / for most people
OnePlus 12
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked)
83
Worth it
$999–$1,099
OnePlus 12
86
Definitely worth it
$799–$1,429
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,099 | $799–$1,429 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 84/100 | 89/100 |
Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
OnePlus 12 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
OnePlus 12 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S23 Plus (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
OnePlus 12 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers