The OnePlus 12 has finally arrived, and it's packed with upgrades that solidify OnePlus' position as a top contender in the flagship phone market.

Display

A 6.82-inch 2K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit ProXDR technology delivers an incredibly smooth and vivid viewing experience. Boasting a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, the OnePlus 12 claims the title of the brightest phone display in the world, ensuring clear visibility even under harsh sunlight.

Performance

Equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the OnePlus 12 packs a punch in performance, handling demanding tasks and games with ease. UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM ensure fast app loading, multitasking, and file transfers. Two storage options are available: 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB.

Build and Design

While not featuring a Titanium chassis like some recent flagships, the OnePlus 12 still offers a sturdy aluminum build with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and 5 protection for the front and back, respectively. The phone retains the design language of its predecessor, featuring the signature alert slider and button placement.

Cameras

The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP wider main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 6x in-sensor zoom. OnePlus continues its partnership with Hasselblad, bringing their color science and tuning expertise to the camera system. Capture stunning 8K videos at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, and more. The front camera is a 32MP sensor for high-quality selfies and video calls.

Battery and Charging:

The battery capacity has been slightly increased to 5,400 mAh compared to the OnePlus 11, promising longer usage time. Enjoy 100W wired charging for rapid refills, and for the first time in a OnePlus flagship, 50W wireless charging adds another convenient charging option.

Software Support

While OnePlus lags behind Google and Samsung in terms of update commitment, 4 years of major OS updates and additional security patches are still commendable.

The phone comes pre-loaded with OxygenOS based on Android 14.

Pricing and Availability

The Phone Comes in two colors Flowy Emerald and Silky Black. Starting at Rs 64,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant and Rs 69,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant in India, the OnePlus 12 offers good value for its features. Pre-orders are now open, with open sales starting on January 30th.