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

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.