In 2024, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R have emerged as highly anticipated launches, standing alongside the Galaxy S24 series. Following the merger with OPPO and initial criticism for certain decisions, OnePlus has successfully regained its status as a “top Android flagship phone manufacturer” in the past two years. The global launch of the OnePlus 12 unveils a flagship device, and here’s a comprehensive overview of all the key details about this latest offering.
OnePlus 12: Specifications and Features
Display and Performance
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch 2K OLED display featuring a 1-120Hz LTPO panel, branded by OnePlus as a 10-bit ProXDR display. A standout feature of this display is its impressive 4,500 nits peak brightness under sunlight, securing the OnePlus 12’s position as the world’s brightest display.
The device also touts 100% coverage of the Display P3 color gamut, emphasizing its capability for accurate color reproduction.
Aligning with its predecessors, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with the latest Qualcomm chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, shared with recently-released smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iQOO 12. Recognized as Qualcomm’s fastest SoC to date, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 competes closely with the Apple A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro. With an AntTuTu score exceeding two million points, the chipset excels in CPU, GPU, ISP, and Modem performance.
The OnePlus 12 incorporates the latest UFS 4.0 super-fast storage standard and LPDDR5X RAM. Available in two variants, 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB, the absence of a 16GB+1TB option is noted, despite the UFS 4.0 supporting up to 1TB storage capacity.
Build and Design
Contrary to the titanium trend embraced by Samsung and Apple, the OnePlus 12 opts for an aluminum build. The phone’s construction features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for front protection and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for the rear, ensuring durability.
Maintaining continuity in design, the OnePlus 12 adopts elements from its predecessor. The iconic alert slider is retained, and the alignment of buttons mirrors that of the OnePlus 11, maintaining a familiar and ergonomic layout.
Cameras
The OnePlus 12 houses a sophisticated triple-camera system, featuring a 50 MP Sony LYT-808 wide-angle sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 48 MP Ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX 581 sensor with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), and a 64 MP OmniVision OV64B periscope camera capable of up to 3x optical zoom and 6x in-sensor zoom.
Notably, the camera introduces a digital 120X zoom capability branded as “Ultra Res Zoom” by OnePlus. All the cameras are meticulously fine-tuned by Hasselblad, ensuring high-quality imaging.
For selfies and front-facing captures, the OnePlus 12 features a 32 MP Sony IMX615 sensor with EIS. The camera setup supports video recording in various resolutions, including 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, and 720p at 30/60 fps. Additionally, it offers slo-mo video recording at 1080p and 720p with frame rates of 240/480 fps. Users can leverage OnePlus and Hasselblad features such as Nightscape, XPan Mode, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, and more to enhance their photography and videography experiences.
Battery and Charging
The OnePlus 12 sees a slight increase in battery capacity, now at 5,400 mAh compared to the 5,000 mAh of its predecessor, the OnePlus 11. Enhancing the charging capabilities, the device supports rapid 100W wired charging. Notably, OnePlus has introduced a notable addition with 50W wireless charging, marking a significant improvement in both battery capacity and charging options for users.
Connectivity
The OnePlus 12 is equipped with comprehensive support for major 5G and LTE bands globally, ensuring connectivity across diverse networks. Embracing the latest standards, the device features Bluetooth 5.4 and includes NFC functionality. A notable highlight is the incorporation of a USB 3.2 Type-C port, providing users with faster data transfer speeds and the added capability for display-out via Type-C, enhancing the device’s connectivity options.
Software Support
Google has declared 7 years of primary Android updates, and Samsung, with its S24 series, has aligned with this commitment. Meanwhile, OnePlus maintains its pledge of four years for major Android OS updates. The OnePlus 12 is shipped with OxygenOS, built on Android 14, and is slated to receive updates up to Android 18. While this falls short of the competitors, the substantial promise of multiple updates remains noteworthy.
OnePlus 12 Specs Table
OnePlus 12: Pricing and Availability
In India, the OnePlus 12 is priced at Rs 64,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, while the higher-tier 16GB+512GB variant comes in at Rs 69,999. With substantial improvements in performance, battery, cameras, display, USB capabilities, and the introduction of wireless charging, the OnePlus 12 emerges as a compelling upgrade for those transitioning from a OnePlus 10 or any flagship from the past two to three years.
Pre-orders for the device are currently open, and the phone is set to go on open sale from January 30 on Amazon India, the official OnePlus website, and offline retailers. Buyers can avail themselves of bank and exchange discounts amounting to Rs 2,000.
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