The excitement mounts as OnePlus gears up to reveal its much-anticipated non-foldable flagship, the OnePlus 12, in China on December 5. With teasers and official renders teasing enthusiasts, here’s an in-depth look at the confirmed features that promise to elevate the OnePlus experience:
1. Powering Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
- Embracing the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, akin to prominent Chinese smartphones like iQOO 12 and Xiaomi 14.
- Marking a milestone for OnePlus as the first offering to support up to 24 GB of RAM and an astounding 1 TB of internal storage.
2. Spectacular Display Dynamics
- Showcasing a substantial 6.82-inch curved 2K display with a refreshing 120Hz rate and peak brightness of 4,500 nits (during HDR playback).
- Featuring an optical in-display fingerprint sensor for enhanced security and seamless usability.
3. Camera Innovations: 3x Periscope Zoom Lens
- Unveiling a 4th gen Hasselblad camera system comprising a 50 MP primary shooter, a 48 MP ultra-wide lens, and a groundbreaking 64 MP periscope zoom lens.
- Delivering 3x optical and 6x in-sensor zoom capabilities, along with the ability to capture 4K videos in Dolby Vision format.
4. Design Marvels and Ergonomics
- Introducing an alert slider on the left side, while the right side houses power and volume buttons within a sleek curved metal frame.
- Showcasing a seamless blend of back glass, display, and frame for a premium in-hand experience, coupled with a USB-C port supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 for faster data transfers.
5. Resilience Redefined: Water and Dust Resistance
- Boasting an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, enhancing durability, and protection, particularly in Chinese markets.
6. Aesthetic Variants and Hardware Flourish
- Available in captivating black, white, and green color variants, featuring a glass back panel adorned with a circular camera island.
- Packed with additional features like an IR blaster, stereo speaker setup, and a dual nano SIM card slot supporting 5G connectivity.
7. Software Supremacy: Android 14 Experience
- Set to debut with Android 14, offering ColorOS 14 for the Chinese variant and OxygenOS 14 globally, ensuring a clean and bloatware-free user interface.
- Continuing OnePlus’s legacy with four years of OS updates and five years of security updates.
8. Enduring Battery Life and Lightning Charging
- Fueled by a robust 5,400 mAh battery, complemented by the return of 100W fast charging and the revival of 50W wireless charging.
- Promising an astounding full charge in just 29 minutes with the included 100W fast charger, setting a new benchmark for rapid charging.
