Galaxy A 45 (2023) vs OnePlus 12R: 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 A 45 (2023)
Samsung · 2023
$319–$383
Overall 71/100
Editorial estimateFull Galaxy A 45 (2023) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
OnePlus 12R
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
OnePlus 12R
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
OnePlus 12R
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A 45 (2023)
79
Worth it
$319–$383
OnePlus 12R
77
Worth it
$499–$883
→ For $500 with value first: Galaxy A 45 (2023) edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A 45 (2023) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $319–$383 | $499–$883 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 71/100 | 84/100 |
Galaxy A 45 (2023) — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
OnePlus 12R — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy A 45 (2023) — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
OnePlus 12R — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy A 45 (2023) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students
OnePlus 12R — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers