OnePlus is gearing up for its much-anticipated “Smooth Beyond Belief” launch event scheduled for January 27 in New Delhi, India. The company has officially announced the launch of two new smartphones – the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R. As customary for OnePlus, the company has already provided insights into the upcoming smartphones, offering details on design, specifications, and camera capabilities. This time, OnePlus is taking the ‘R’ variant global, promising a more affordable option compared to the flagship OnePlus 12.
OnePlus 12: Design and Build
The OnePlus 12 retains the industrial design of its predecessor, the OnePlus 11, with some noteworthy tweaks. An interesting shift is the relocation of the alert slider from the right side to the left. Additionally, the OnePlus 12 may have a slightly thicker profile, accommodating a larger 5,400 mAh battery. The smartphone boasts a premium glass sandwich design with a metal mid-frame. OnePlus has introduced new color variants, including green, silver, and black. Notably, the Flowy Emerald variant has been highlighted for its fresh and unique appearance. The circular camera island at the back features shortened Hasselblad branding. A significant upgrade is the USB-C port, confirmed to support up to USB 3.2 data standard. The OnePlus 12 is expected to have an IP54 ingress protection rating.
OnePlus 12: Hardware, Camera, and Software
Powering the OnePlus 12 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The China variant offers up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. However, global variants might see a limit of 16 GB of RAM. The device features a large 6.82-inch 2K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The camera setup includes third-generation Hasselblad-tuned cameras, featuring a periscope zoom lens for the first time. The triple camera setup comprises a Sony 48MP LYT-808 wide-angle lens, 48MP Sony IMX481 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP OV64B telephoto lens with 3x telephoto support. The selfie camera has been upgraded to a 32 MP sensor with 4K video recording capability. The OnePlus 12 runs on Android 14 with the OxygenOS 14 skin. It reintroduces fast wireless charging at 50W and 100W fast charging via the USB-C port.
OnePlus 12R: Design and Build
The OnePlus 12R closely mirrors the design of the OnePlus 12, featuring a curved glass sandwich design with a metal mid-frame. It is expected to offer an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
OnePlus 12R: Hardware, Camera, and Software
The OnePlus 12R is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The device features a large 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen by BoE with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The camera setup includes a 50 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. The device is powered by a 5,400 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Unlike the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12R does not support wireless charging. Pricing is expected to be over Rs 40,000.
In conclusion, OnePlus enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the launch event to witness the unveiling of the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, experiencing the promised smoothness beyond belief. Stay tuned for the latest updates and official announcements at the launch event.
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