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What happened to my red iPhone 15?

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Red is one of the most prevalent iPhone colors, yet there’s no indication of it in the iPhone 15 lineup.

That’s a shame, because the existing color palette – notably for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max – is pretty limited. There are only four choices, all of which are fairly plain and muted.

Of course, Apple seldom includes bright colors with its Pro phones (though I wish it did), but a dark red color was reported for the iPhone 15 Pro series. Indeed, numerous sources predicted a dark red or ‘crimson’ iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Even as a dark tone, that would have added some color to what is an unquestionably clever but rather boring line-up. So, why didn’t this go live? Is it still possible? Will the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus be available in red?

For 2023, there is far too much color

We don’t have solid answers to any of those queries, but it’s plausible that a dark red hue didn’t launch because it would have been more vibrant than the existing iPhone 15 Pro tones, and hence would not have fit in with Apple’s color strategy.

However, I am optimistic that it will land. Apple sometimes releases additional colors later (usually in March or April), so it could be keeping a dark red iPhone 15 Pro for then. That would explain why it was leaked despite the fact that it had not yet been released.

Whether or not we see a dark red iPhone 15 Pro, I believe a (PRODUCT) RED hue will be introduced to the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 colors. This all-caps color has been available on at least one iPhone model every year since the iPhone 7, so it would be remarkable if Apple did not include it with the iPhone 15 series.

This hue also donates money to charity causes with each purchase, making it all the more shocking for Apple to skip it, and it’s a shade I’d want to see since – in addition to doing a little bit of good in the world – it’s a bright, brilliant color that jumps out in a crowd.

Adding some radiance to 2024

Perhaps bright colors don’t sell as well as the usual blacks and whites, but it’s wonderful to have the option for those of us that want something shinier.

And, considering that Apple offers this color every year, I’d expect the iPhone 15 line to be no different; it’s simply not a day-one option this time.

So the (PRODUCT) RED color will most likely emerge in the spring (in the northern hemisphere), following the yellow iPhone 14 that debuted last March. I’m less certain about a dark red iPhone 15 Pro, although it might arrive alongside the (PRODUCT) RED iPhone 15, providing a darker red choice for individuals with more costly tastes.

Having said that, there haven’t been any specific rumors of new colors arriving next year, so don’t bank on it, especially since leaker @URedditor has denied that red was ever in the works for the iPhone 15 range.

However, with the entire iPhone 13 line getting a green makeover in March 2022 and the iPhone 12 getting a purple makeover in April 2021, Apple has recently made a habit of introducing new colors to its phones, so there’s little reason to believe it will break this trend now.

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This is when the Apple iPad 2024 could be released.

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The next entry-level iPad from Apple, which will be the 11th version of this device, will not be available in 2023, but we have learned more about when the tablet would be available in 2024.

According to a report from Nikkei Asia (via MacRumors), which goes into detail on Apple’s manufacturing partners in Vietnam, the 11th-generation iPad will be released in the second half of next year.

According to sources who spoke to Nikkei Asia, engineering verification, which is part of the quality control procedure, is expected for the middle of February 2024. The task of moving new product resources to Vietnam appears to be underway.

The story doesn’t go into detail regarding the specs and features of the 2024 iPad, or how much it may cost. However, we do not anticipate any significant modifications from the model available today.

The importance of timing cannot be overstated

For comparison, the 10th-generation iPad was announced by press release in October 2022. Previously, the 9th-generation iPad was unveiled at an Apple event in September 2021, alongside the iPhone 13 series.

Other iPads are occasionally released alongside the entry-level device, and sometimes they are not. The fifth-generation iPad Air, for example, was launched in March 2022, alongside the iPhone SE 4 and the Mac Studio.

All of this makes it impossible to predict when the 10th-generation iPad will be released, though September or October appear to be safe bets. It’s probable that it’ll be unveiled at the same event as the iPhone 16.

The current iPad, the 10th generation, has a 10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 pixel IPS LCD screen and is powered by an Apple A14 Bionic chipset with 4GB of RAM. The tablet was initially priced at $449 /₹41691.25 / AU$749 and up.

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iPhone SE 4: the latest news, rumors, and our wish list

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The iPhone SE 4 could be the most significant upgrade to Apple‘s mid-range SE line yet, with a fresh design and a slew of new capabilities supposedly in the works.

According to leaks, unlike the iPhone SE (2022), this phone would resemble an iPhone 14, complete with Face ID and no home button. However, it might be an even better phone in many aspects, as it could include an Action button, USB-C, and weigh less.

Of course, the iPhone 14 isn’t Apple’s most recent phone, and by the time the iPhone SE 4 arrives, we may be a few generations ahead, as reports suggest it may arrive in 2025 or later.

Let’s get right to the point

  • What exactly is it? The next low-cost iPhone
  • When will it be available? Originally scheduled for 2025, but now unknown
  • What will it cost? Expect a pricing in the mid-range.

DATE AND PRICE OF THE IPHONE SE 4

It’s difficult to predict when (or if) the iPhone SE 4 will be released because, unlike other phones, we don’t receive a new one every year. The iPhone SE 3 was released in March 2022, however the iPhone SE 2 was released in April 2020, and the first model was released in March 2016.

So, while a March or April release appears most plausible, the actual year we’ll see the iPhone SE 4 – or whether we’ll see it at all – is more uncertain.

Recently, Apple leaker Jeff Pu projected that the iPhone SE 4 would be released in 2025. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the iPhone SE 4 “is not currently part of Apple’s new product planning” for the next couple of years, implying that the phone won’t be available until at least 2026.

However, MacRumors has recently reported that the iPhone SE 4 will be released in 2025.

NEWS AND RUMOURS ABOUT THE IPHONE SE 4

In addition to these images, the source states that the iPhone SE 4 will have a 6.1-inch screen and will be available in Midnight (black), Starlight (white), and Product RED colors.

Another report claims the iPhone SE 4 will sport an iPhone 14-style design, replete with a notch, 6.1-inch screen, and Face ID. However, they add that the iPhone SE 4 will have a programmable Action Button rather than a mute switch, as well as USB-C, but only one back camera.

Similar claims about the iPhone SE 4 having an Action button and USB-C have been made several times since, with MacRumors claiming that, in addition to those features, the iPhone SE 4 – which will reportedly be housed in a modified iPhone 14 body – will have an OLED screen and weigh less than the iPhone 14 at 165g, possibly due to only housing one – apparently 48MP – camera.

Ming-Chi Kuo (an analyst with a strong track record for Apple intelligence) has also stated, via a note obtained by MacRumors, that the iPhone SE 4 will have 4GB of RAM.

In terms of connection, another Apple leaker, Jeff Pu, claims that Apple is working on a custom-designed 5G modem that will be made by the company’s chipmaking partner, TSMC, utilizing a 4nm process. It’s unclear whether this 5G processor will provide any performance or power efficiency gains over rival modems from Qualcomm, but it’s safe to assume that the iPhone SE 4 will provide top-tier network connectivity.

WISHLIST FOR IPHONE SE 4

1. A fresh look

The design of the iPhone SE (2022) is more than old – it’s ancient, with even the most basic of phones displaying it in a variety of ways.

So we’re hoping for a design refresh for the iPhone SE 4. This shouldn’t be difficult for Apple because it has a plethora of phones with more current designs that it can imitate. The good news is that there are indications that Apple may do so.

2. More initial storage

The iPhone SE 3 starts at 64GB, which is frankly insufficient in 2023, especially given its mid-range price and lack of a microSD card port.

So, for the iPhone SE 4, we hope to see 128GB as the beginning size – and without a price increase.

3. A reduced cost

In terms of pricing, the iPhone SE (2022) already costs more than the iPhone SE (2020), thus not only is a price increase undesirable, but we would prefer a lower starting price so that this truly is an inexpensive iPhone again.

Given reports of a larger screen and maybe a redesigned design, this is unlikely, but we can dream.

4. A bigger screen

The iPhone SE 3 has a 4.7-inch screen, which is perhaps too little even for most enthusiasts of smaller phones, therefore we’d want to see the iPhone SE 4 grow in size.

The good news is that speculations indicate to a 5.7-6.1-inch screen, which would be a significant increase while remaining compact, particularly if the smaller of those sizes is adopted. In reality, when combined with a redesigned design and thinner bezels, the overall footprint doesn’t need to be much larger.

5. Additional camera lenses

The iPhone SE 3 features only one camera lens on the back, which is insufficient even for a mid-range phone. Sure, it’s a good camera, but it’s also limited, with only a wide field of view. So, with the iPhone SE 4, we want a second lens that can be either ultra-wide or telephoto.

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Will foldable phones become popular in 2024? Not if Apple stays out of the way.

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Writing about how 2024 will be ‘The year of the foldable,’ a groundbreaking year that will make the preceding four or five years of foldable innovation appear like a high school dress rehearsal, was the straightforward task assigned. After the new year, it’s the actual show, the huge foldable show.

Yes, I can handle this, but there’s one small issue. 2024 is not going to be the year that foldables take off. Without the involvement of one significant stakeholder, Apple, it is impossible.

If anyone is setting the benchmark for the foldable wave, it’s Samsung, which has confidently produced five generations of foldables to date. Even if I think the names of all Samsung products are excessively long, I must admit that I am a big lover of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Samsung’s folding phones are no just visual or design anomalies; inside are gigantic, flexible displays that are just ready to be unfurled, as well as large external screens.

There are no restrictions in the lineup other than pricing. With the Z Fold, you get exceptional cameras, twice as much screen space as a standard phone, pen functionality, and even water resistance. Rivals such as the OnePlus Open, Google Pixel Fold, and Motorola Razr are capitalizing on Samsung’s initial concepts by incorporating larger exterior screens, slimmer chassis, and occasionally enhanced cameras. However, not all devices are as durable as Samsung’s foldables.

Foldable phones are an interesting product category and one of the last genuine areas of innovation that phone manufacturers have left to pursue, following ten years of phone design and functionality slipping down a valley of similarity.

A tiny market

To be honest though, not many people are purchasing foldable phones. With almost 80% of the market share for foldable phones, Samsung leads the market, although that is still a very small portion. According to the same report, just 1% of smartphones are sold as foldables. Even worse, it seems that Samsung is selling a large portion of its foldable phones in South Korea, where it is headquartered. To be sure, I did encounter a good number of foldables in the wild when I visited Korea last summer for a meeting with Samsung and to watch the introduction of the Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, frequently while taking advantage of the country’s excellent mass transit system. Three-quarters, I would guess. Generally speaking, all passengers were using Samsung phones. I observe that 80–90% of the individuals on the train in the US are using iPhones.

Currently, businesses like Google and OnePlus are working to create the foldable industry rather than entering an already-existing one. The bleeding edge of mobile technology is still expensive, despite the abundance of fantastic options, designs, and capabilities, and this could be impeding market penetration.

But there’s more to it than that. The market might never develop as a legitimate phone market without an Apple iPhone or iPhone Fold. You may believe that I’m overstating Apple’s impact. Ultimately, Apple is not the world’s largest producer of phones.

The enormous, developing chance

As per Counterpoint Research, Samsung maintains a 4% lead over Apple, while Apple just surpasses Oppo+ (a group of manufacturers classified as ‘Others’ controls the highest global smartphone share).

Theoretically, foldable devices could eventually become widely accepted worldwide, if not dominate the market, thanks to Samsung’s global power, but Apple’s influence is based on more than just statistics. This is a psychographic impact that originates in the US market and then travels the world as a virtual kind of FOMO.

Should Apple release a folding iPhone in 2024, it would be the most anticipated smartphone announcement of the previous 24 months, and hordes of ardent Apple enthusiasts would queue up outside glass-enclosed retail stores worldwide just to get a glimpse of one.

Although Samsung’s foldable device would be different and possibly better, I’m not saying that Apple would definitely perform any better than Samsung. However, the mere fact that an iPhone Fold would be available would revolutionize the foldable market.

Furthermore, it appears unlikely that 2024 will see the release of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, therefore that year will not be known as the year of the foldable.

Apple has other ideas.

Industry expert and genius Ming-Chi Kuo forecast a few years ago that Apple would enter the folding market as early as 2024. Kuo quickly changed his estimate, though, to “2025 at the earliest.”

Even the type of foldable device that Apple will likely release is up for debate. It could be an iPad mini or standard-sized iPad Fold, or it could be an iPhone Fold.

Tim Bajarin, chairman and analyst at Creative Strategies and a seasoned Apple watcher, was blunt when I asked him about the likelihood of an Apple foldable phone in 2024. “It is quite low. Just not on their priority list,” he replied to my email, stating that this is an unproven market, as I had already surmised. “For Apple to jump in the technology needs to get better and more durable and prove to deliver many years of service,” he stated.

Apple will focus on advancing spatial computing throughout the year, leaving rivals to battle it out for the remaining foldable market share.

All of this is not meant to take away from the achievements of OnePlus, Google, Motorola, or Samsung. None of these folding phones will have a breakthrough year, but they are all great phones that will likely increase the market by a few percentage points in 2024. The market is too preoccupied with awaiting Apple.

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The OnePlus 12 has here, along with a big battery and massive power.

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The OnePlus 12 has already been launched, and it appears to be the year’s final flagship phone. However, it is now only accessible in China, so you’ll have to wait until January to get it abroad.

It should be worth the wait, though, because there’s a lot to be excited about here, albeit mostly things that OnePlus had already announced before to the big launch event.

For starters, the OnePlus 12 has a 5,400mAh battery, which is 400+ mAh larger than most other smartphones (save the finest gaming phones). That battery charges at a blistering 100W, or a more modest 50W if you choose to go wireless.

A fast chipset and plenty of RAM

The OnePlus 12 could outperform the aforementioned gaming phones in terms of power, as it features a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU and up to 24GB of RAM. Almost no phones use that chipset yet, with the exception of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which uses the previous generation, and almost no phones have that much RAM.

Storage is similarly ample, with up to 1TB available, and the OnePlus 12 features a large 6.82-inch 1440 x 3168 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500nits – over double that of most competitors.

The cameras may not be as impressive, but the OnePlus 12 sports a 48MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. For what it’s worth, those are the same camera specifications as the OnePlus Open.

There is still insufficient water resistance.

Then there’s the design, which isn’t dissimilar to that of the OnePlus 11 – replete with a huge, round camera block – but the OnePlus 12 is more water resistant this year, with an IP65 classification.

That means it can withstand low-pressure water jets but cannot be immersed safely, putting it behind the majority of the finest phones in this category.

If you want to buy the OnePlus 12, it will be available in black, green, or white, with pricing starting at CNY4,299 (roughly $610 / ₹50,690 / AU$1,000). This is for the entry-level model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. As previously said, it is currently only available in China

The model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage costs $4,799 (about $680 / ₹50,690 / AU$1,030).

There’s also a model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage for $5,299 (about $750 / ₹50,690 / AU$1,140), and a model with 24GB RAM and 1TB for $5,799 (approximately $820 / ₹50,690 / AU$1,250).

According to leaks, the global OnePlus 12 launch will take place on January 23, therefore we should learn about international pricing and availability then.

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Nothing could possibly launch a mid-range phone to compete with the Google Pixel 8a

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Nothing has two flagship smartphones under its belt (see our Nothing Phone 2 review for more information), but we’re hearing whispers that the company’s next device, led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, would be aimed at the mid-range market.

This information comes from tipster Sanju Choudhary (via Android Authority), who claims that a Nothing Phone 2a is in the works, featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and a punch hole punched out in the center of the display.

We don’t obtain any further information, although there is a hazy image attached. Meanwhile, another source, Abhishek Yadav (via Notebookcheck), has revealed that a Nothing phone has been registered with Indian regulators – and if that’s the case, a debut shouldn’t be long away.

The exact mid-range status of this phone is unknown, but the Nothing Phone 2 retails for $599 / £579 / AU$1,049, so any Nothing Phone 2a would be expected to beat that price – putting it quite low indeed.

a lot of competition

Depending on the price, we could be looking at a direct competition to the Google Pixel 8a, which is slated to ship sometime in the middle of next year (the Pixel 7a, for perspective, was released in May 2023).

Nothing is no stranger to low-cost electronics, having created the CMF logo to sell a low-cost pair of headphones and a low-cost smartwatch. However, it does not appear that the CMF label will be added to the Nothing Phone 2a.

As our OnePlus Nord 2 review will show, the business Carl Pei left has experience in this area as well. Under the Nord brand, a number of low-cost smartphones have been released, aimed at consumers looking for good value.

Of course, almost every smartphone manufacturer has top-end phones and mid-range phones – even Apple has the iPhone SE series. Nothing now appears to be planning to join the club.

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The huge free upgrade to the Google Pixel 8 Pro is about to make your videos appear a lot better

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Google unveiled its updated Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones back in early October at its Made By Google event, and one of the highlight features that 8 Pro owners were informed they’d have to wait for – Video Boost – finally arrives this month.

A teardown of the latest Google Photos APK (Android Package Kit – the collection of files that make up an Android app) spotted by Android Authority suggests Video Boost is on the way; it’s set to arrive later this month as part of Google’s Pixel phones’ next Feature Drop.

During the launch, Shenaz Zack Mistry, Google’s Director of Product Management, described Video Boost as a “new form of video processing” that relies not only on the Pixel 8 Pro’s native machine learning and image processing – powered by its Tensor G3 chipset – but also on Google’s cloud computing power.

The idea behind Video Boost is that you turn it on before taking video, and then after your video is shot (at up to 4K quality), you’ll have instant access to a local version that’s processed on-device. Simultaneously, the same film is transferred to Google’s servers, where the HDR Plus image pipeline, which the phone normally only applies to photos, is applied to every frame of video, before the newly-processed clip is returned to your phone with a Video Boost label affixed.

Users will welcome the enhancement to low-light video recording that arrives with the update perhaps more than the greater dynamic range and enhanced colors and contrast that Video Boost promises. The Pixel brand’s exceptional low-light photography option is known as Night Sight, and the off-device processing means that the Pixel 8 Pro is the first in the series to support Night Sight Video capture. Mistry claims that the results will be “the best low-light video on any smartphone,” so we can’t wait to try it out for ourselves.

During the unveiling, Mistry said that “for a one-minute video at 30 frames per second, that’s the same as processing 1,800 photos.” It’s because of the scale of processing that Video Boost footage must be handled off-device; even with the enhanced power of the Pixel 8 series’ Tensor G3 chip, asking it to handle so much media while also powering everything you expect from your smartphone would likely bring it to a halt.

According to the APK inspection, videos will need to be backed up before Video Boost can be used, but users may also be able to send films off for processing after recording. Supported file formats are AVC (greater device compatibility) and HEVC (better file size versus quality at the expense of compatibility), but customers may have more options by the time the feature is ready.

Why is Video Boost only available for Pro Pixels?

While we wait for Video Boost to arrive (inside its respective December Feature Drop), there is some confusion as to why this is still a Pixel 8 Pro-only feature and whether it will be extended to the standard Pixel 8 and prior entrants in Google’s Pixel smartphone family.

The Pixel 8 Pro certainly boasts some of the most sophisticated camera technology and capabilities seen in the series to date. However, it remains unclear why some features, such as Pro mode (in-depth manual controls), are limited to the Pixel 8, while others, such as Magic Editor (which also relies on off-device processing, like Video Boost), operate on both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.

It’s not a hardware limitation that prevents the standard Pixel 8 from shooting Video Boost-worthy footage, with an almost identical main 50MP camera and the same Tensor G3 chipset, so it’s presumably just an arbitrary distinction made by Google to help differentiate the Pixel 8 Pro and justify its higher price tag.

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Everything you need to know about the OnePlus 11

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Following a January introduction in China, the OnePlus 11 has finally been released globally, answering critical questions such as how much it costs and when and where you can buy it.

All of that information is available below, along with comprehensive specifications, design, and feature details for the OnePlus 11.

This gadget appears to be one of the best OnePlus phones ever, with a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, a fresh design, improved cameras, and more. Our complete OnePlus 11 review is also available, so you can see how it performs in practice, but keep reading for all the stats and on-paper details.

Let’s get right to the point

  • What exactly is it? OnePlus’ flagship phone for 2023.
  • When will it be available? On sale on February 16th, after being announced on February 7th.
  • What will it cost? Prices begin at $699 / ₹ 56,999 (about AU$1,010).

Price and availability of the OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 went global on February 7 (after a China-only launch on January 9). It was despatched on February 16th.

The OnePlus 11 starts at $699 / ₹ 56,999 (about AU$1,010) for a model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s also a $799 / ₹ 56,999 (about AU$1,155) version with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. OnePlus, on the other hand, does not sell its phones in Australia.

It’s worth noting that other variants, including one with 512GB of storage, are available in China, but just the two options listed above have gone global.

In any event, those pricing make the OnePlus 11 less expensive than the OnePlus 10 Pro, which launched at $899 / ₹ 56,999 (approximately AU$1,300). That’s wonderful news given that the OnePlus 11 is essentially a Pro handset.

To sweeten the bargain even further, anyone who pre-ordered a OnePlus 11 received a free gift, which included a Bang & Olufsen Speaker or a set of OnePlus Buds Pro 2, both of which were introduced alongside the phone.

The design and display of the OnePlus 11

To begin, it’s important mentioning that there is now only one OnePlus 11 model, the OnePlus 11 5G, which has features comparable to a Pro model. So a separate OnePlus 11 Pro is doubtful, while a OnePlus 11T may be released later in 2023.

In any event, the OnePlus 11 boasts a new round stainless steel camera module, but it otherwise looks like the OnePlus 10 Pro, with an Eternal Green or Titan Black glass back, a metal frame, and a punch-hole camera in the screen.

The black hue is supposed to be inspired by black holes, while the green color is said to be inspired by a dusk jungle. On March 29, OnePlus took the cosmic theme a step further by introducing the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock edition. This limited edition variant is exclusively available in China and India and is made of a different material than the worldwide OnePlus 11. The phone is built using 3D microcrystalline rock and fully new tooling methods, according to the business.

The phone measures 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.53mm and weighs 205g, and it has the company’s characteristic alert slider. The OnePlus 11’s display, like its predecessor, is a 6.7-inch 120Hz 1440 x 3216 fluid AMOLED. It features a resolution of 525 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 20.1:9.

While it can reach 120Hz, it can also go as low as 1Hz when a high refresh rate isn’t required, such as when employing the always-on display option. The screen is additionally protected with Gorilla Glass Victus, making it long-lasting.

Camera and battery of the OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 features a triple-lens rear camera with a 50MP f/1.8 IMX890 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48MP f/2.2 IMX581 ultra-wide sensor (with a 115-degree field of view), and a 32MP f/2.0 IMX709 portrait lens with 2x optical zoom, allowing for DSLR-quality portraits, according to the company.

That’s a different setup from last year, with the portrait lens replacing the telephoto lens and the sensors being different.

The cameras here, like the OnePlus 10 Pro, have Hasselblad name and technology, but there’s also a new 13-channel multi-spectral sensor for light-color detection, which should improve color accuracy.

Video can be recorded in up to 8K resolution at 24fps or 4K resolution at 60fps, and there’s a 16MP f/2.4 selfie camera.

The OnePlus 11 sports a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging, which allows for a full charge in just 25 minutes.

OnePlus 11 specifications and features

The OnePlus 11 should be an extremely strong phone because it has the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which should give a 35% CPU improvement, a 25% GPU improvement, and improved power efficiency over the previous generation.

There’s also a sizable 8GB or 16GB of RAM, as well as a sophisticated RAM management system, which OnePlus claims improves multitasking and gaming performance. On the phone, up to 44 apps can be active at the same time.

You should be able to push the OnePlus 11 hard as well, thanks to its Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System, which seeks to keep it cool during extended gameplay and other heavy use.

The OnePlus 11 has a storage capacity of 128GB or 256GB. There’s also an under-display fingerprint sensor, two speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and it runs Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.

The OnePlus 11 will also be supported for an extended period of time, as it will receive four major Android updates as well as five years of security fixes. It’s the first OnePlus phone to have that level of support, but it won’t be the last, as the firm has stated that “select devices launched in 2023 and beyond” will receive it.

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OnePlus 12: the most recent news, rumors, and information

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The OnePlus 12 is almost here, as it will be introduced in China on December 4, albeit its global release will most likely be delayed.

Ahead of that, the phone has been leaking often, and we’ve even seen renders of a somewhat different look to the OnePlus 11, which you can see below.

Then there’s a wish list of what we want from the OnePlus 12, to make it even better than the OnePlus 11.

THE RELEASE DATE AND PRICE OF ONEPLUS 12

  • On December 4, China will launch.
  • The global launch is expected to take place in January or February.
  •  may cost more than the OnePlus 11.

The OnePlus 12 will be launched on December 4th. This launch will take place in China and will begin at 3 a.m. PT / 6 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. GMT / 10 p.m. AEDT. However, the initial rollout will most likely be limited to China.

One early OnePlus 12 release date leak suggests a February global launch, following the now-confirmed December debut in China.

However, it may arrive sooner, with leaker Max Jambor agreeing on the now-confirmed December launch for China but claiming the OnePlus 12 will go global in January.

NAME: ONEPLUS 12

  • This is likely to be dubbed the OnePlus 12.
  • There will most likely be no OnePlus 12 Pro.

“Starting with our 2023 lineup, we are streamlining the flagship portfolio in North America (and globally) by removing our Pro lineup,” OnePlus stated in early 2023. We believe that a ‘Pro’ label is unnecessary for a product that is already ‘pro.”

So, while it didn’t officially say the OnePlus 12, it appears that this is the plan going ahead, which means that there will most likely be a single model dubbed the OnePlus 12, but with specs more in line with what you could expect from a Pro model.

ONEPLUS 12: DESIGN AND EXHIBITION

  • A 6.7-inch or 6.82-inch QHD OLED screen is possible.
  • The maximum brightness might be 2,600 nits.
  • It is almost certain that the refresh rate will be 120Hz.
  • The OnePlus 11 could feature a more quality build than the OnePlus 11.
  • Could have adequate water resistance.

A thorough OnePlus 12 specs leak has indicated that it may include a 6.7-inch QHD OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, among other things. This assertion has been reiterated in yet another major OnePlus 12 spec leak.

That’s the same as the OnePlus 11, yet one of these sources recently stated that the display will have a peak brightness of more than 2,000 nits. For comparison, the OnePlus 11 boasts a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, thus this would not only be significantly brighter, but also one of the brightest screens on any phone.

A fresh leak confirms that brightness claim, but goes on to state that the OnePlus 12 may have a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. They also claim that it will have a 6.82-inch 1440 x 3168 screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is larger than we’ve previously heard.

We’ve also seen renders purportedly depicting the OnePlus 12. These were purportedly developed based on real photographs of a testing unit prototype by leaker @OnLeaks in cooperation with SmartPrix.

OnePlus has also unveiled the OnePlus 11 Concept phone, which features PC-grade cooling and a partially translucent back that reveals the cooling pipes.

This phone is not likely to be commercially released, but it’s not inconceivable that these capabilities would appear in a future handset, such as the OnePlus 12. At the very least, OnePlus is demonstrating that gaming and high-performance phones will continue to be a priority.

CAMERAS AND BATTERY IN ONEPLUS 12

  • A 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP 3x zoom camera are rumored.
  • The battery could be enormous as 5,400mAh, with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging options.

According to one source, the OnePlus 12’s camera will undergo significant modifications, with a 50MP primary, 50MP ultra-wide, and 64MP periscope camera planned.

That means the ultra-wide and periscope cameras are different from those on the OnePlus 11 (and presumably the primary camera as well, though the megapixel count is the same, so it’s too early to tell).

They also cited 50W wireless charging (which the OnePlus 11 lacks) and 100W wired charging, which has subsequently been echoed in another big OnePlus 12 specs leak, which also adds reverse wireless charging (which the OnePlus 11 lacks). The OnePlus 12’s 50W wireless charging has been referenced a third time.

However, while some places are likely to get 100W charging (like with the OnePlus 11), the US may be limited to 80W, as with the current model.

ONEPLUS 12: SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

  • A strong Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset is most likely.
  • Maximum RAM and storage capacity may be 24GB and 1TB, respectively.

The OnePlus 12 is expected to employ a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, which is anticipated to be the most powerful chipset accessible to Android phones for much of 2024, according to leaks.

Furthermore, one OnePlus 12 leak indicates 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. However, the identical setup is available on the OnePlus 11, so this would not be an upgrade. It’s also possible that a version with less RAM (and possibly less storage) will be available.

The top model may contain more than the leak above says, with another source claiming 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage in the OnePlus 12, albeit this may be limited to China only.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE IN ONEPLUS 12

While the OnePlus 11 is a fantastic phone, it is far from perfect, therefore the following features might significantly improve the future model.

1. Increased water resistance

Most high-end phones now have an IP68 classification, which means they can withstand almost any watery mishap – as long as it doesn’t continue more than 30 minutes. However, the OnePlus 11 has only an IP64 rating, which means it can withstand spills but not much else.

That’s a huge letdown for a phone at this price, especially since some prior models did offer an IP68 rating. So, for the OnePlus 12, we’d want to see that rating return.

2. A less slick surface

The OnePlus 11 is a reasonably stylish phone, but in our OnePlus 11 review, we discovered that it is also rather a slippery gadget, making it easy to drop and even slide off your desk.

This, combined with the absence of significant water resistance, makes the OnePlus 11 feel exceedingly fragile; perhaps, the company will solve this in the OnePlus 12.

3. A good telephoto lens

The OnePlus 11 boasts a 2x optical zoom, which is great for portraiture but not so great for photographing distant subjects. It also falls short of competitors, which typically offer at least a 3x zoom and, in some cases, up to 10x.

As a result, we’d like to see a three- or more-times optical zoom on the OnePlus 12, as this would make the camera system much more versatile.

4. Charging via wireless technology

Wireless charging, like water resistance, is a fairly normal feature for premium phones, yet it’s missing from the OnePlus 11.

The phone does charge quickly, and while not everyone will miss wireless charging, it is a popular feature that we would expect to see. So, ideally, it will be included in the OnePlus 12.

5. Parity in charging speed

The OnePlus 11 is a fast-charging phone, but how fast depends on where you are. While most units charge at 100W, models sold in the United States only charge at 80W.

There are reasons for this, such as the fact that 110V outlets in the US do not fully support the company’s fastest charging technology, but hopefully this will be addressed for the OnePlus 12, because while 80W is still very fast, it’s a shame that buyers in the US are getting a slightly less powerful version of one of the best OnePlus phones.

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The OnePlus 12 will be available in three verified colors, as well as one throwback rumor.

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We know the OnePlus 12 will be announced on December 4, and we now know the hues it will be available in – and there’s also speculation of a more retro-inspired finish for the casing making a comeback.

OnePlus has announced that the forthcoming flagship will be available in black, green, and white hues on Chinese social media site Weibo (via Notebookcheck), with black and green returning from the OnePlus 11 launched earlier this year.

“The three colors we have carefully polished are not only the three most popular colors among users, but they are also gifts about time and growth,” OnePlus writes in its article (via Google Translate, which may be inaccurate).

There haven’t been many official confirmations regarding this phone, but the colors are now one of them, as is the launch date: the phone will be available in China on December 4th, with a global release expected early in 2024.

Is the wood-effect casing making a comeback?

Meanwhile, serial leaker Digital Chat Station has resorted to Weibo to suggest a wood grain texture for the OnePlus 12’s rear – something we previously saw with the OnePlus One back in 2014.

The wood effect was offered as a changeable back cover for the first OnePlus phone. It’s unclear whether OnePlus will do this again, or if it will be a more standard case with the wooden effect.

Nonetheless, it appears to be an homage to OnePlus’ tenth anniversary, and it provides fans with another finish option for the OnePlus phone. Everything will be revealed in a week and a half, and we will, of course, be covering the event live.

In terms of additional OnePlus 12 rumors, it appears that the handset will have a familiar rear camera array, improved dust and water resistance, and a higher battery capacity than its immediate predecessor.

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