OnePlus 12 Review: Swift Performance Powered By Qualcomm’s Latest Flagship Processor

In less than two weeks, OnePlus will debut the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R in India. While the OnePlus 12 was just announced in China, the OnePlus 12R is claimed to be the same phone as the OnePlus Ace 3, which was released last week in China. With only a few days till the launch, price data for both phones have begun to surface, and rumours suggest that the OnePlus 12 will be more expensive than its predecessor, the OnePlus 11. However, the OnePlus 11R may still be available at a lesser price.

According to TechPlus, the OnePlus 11R‘s pricing might start at USD 499 (about Rs 35,000. It should be emphasized that we are discussing the basic edition here, which has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone’s second option, with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, would allegedly cost USD 599 (about Rs 42,000).

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The OnePlus 12’s 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option is expected to cost USD 799 (roughly Rs. 66,400) in the United States. On the other hand, the higher-end edition with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage capacity may cost USD 899 (about Rs. 74,000). Hence, the OnePlus 12 may be expensive compared to the OnePlus 11. To recall, the basic edition of the OnePlus 11 cost Rs 56,999 at the time of introduction.

The OnePlus 12 is equipped with Qualcomm’s newest flagship CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This cutting-edge chipset enables one-device AI, resulting in quicker and more secure AI processes. The phone’s performance is likely to be noticeably fast, as indicated by excellent feedback on this CPU in other premium phones.

The phone’s 6.82-inch QHD+ display features an LTPO AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Notably, the phone’s max brightness is an amazing 4,500 nits, outperforming many other smartphones on the market. This high brightness level is ideal for outdoor use, particularly in bright sunshine. The display also supports Dolby Vision, 10-bit Color Depth, and ProXDR, receiving DisplayMate’s A+ accreditation as one of the top displays in the business.

In terms of battery and charging, the phone supports up to 50W for wireless charging and an astonishing 100W for cable charging. According to OnePlus, the phone can charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 26 minutes when connected via a cable. The phone has a 5,400 mAh battery and allows reverse charging, with the manufacturer stating that even after 1,600 charges, it will retain 80 percent of its battery power.

The OnePlus 12 has three rear cameras: a 50-megapixel primary camera with Sony LYT-808 and OIS, a 64MP periscope camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultra-wide camera. Additionally, the phone has a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats.

OnePlus 12R anticipated specifications:

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As previously stated, the OnePlus Ace 3 will be introduced in India as the OnePlus 12R, according to rumors. Let’s look at the OnePlus Ace 3 stats to see what to expect from the OnePlus 12R.

The OnePlus Ace 3 features a 6.7-inch curved-edge OLED ProXDR display. This display promises a visually beautiful experience with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and a clear 1.5K resolution, with a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits.

The OnePlus Ace 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, which supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB of storage. The gadget runs ColorOS 14, an Android 14-based operating system, and is powered by a 5,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, with rapid wired charging replacing wireless charging.

The OnePlus Ace 3’s camera consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 main camera with optical image stabilization, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

The OnePlus Ace 3 is available in three storage configurations in China. The same models, including the OnePlus 12R, are likely to be available in Indian markets.

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