The OnePlus 12 has gone worldwide, and it wasn’t alone; the OnePlus 12R released alongside it.
This is especially remarkable because the R series is often not widely available, but the OnePlus 12R has arrived in the United States and Europe, including the United Kingdom, allowing many people to purchase this mid-range alternative to OnePlus’ flagship.
The OnePlus 12R is unique in other ways as well, featuring a slew of near-flagship features for a fraction of the cost.
Here’s all you need to know about the OnePlus 12R, including its design, specifications, and price.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? A mid-range alternative to the OnePlus 12.
- When does it come out? Pre-orders are open today, and it will arrive on February 13.
- How much does it cost? Starting at $499.99 / £649 (about AU$760).
ONEPLUS 12R – Launch DATE AND PRICE
- Pre-orders begin on January 23 and ship on February 13.
- Prices start at $499.99 / £649 (about AU$760).
The OnePlus 12R was announced on January 23, alongside the OnePlus 12. The latter had already been unveiled in China, but today marked its global debut.
Pre-orders began the same day, and the OnePlus 12R will ship on February 13.
The OnePlus 12R starts at $499.99 / £649 (about AU$760, but with no Australian availability). That is for a device with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage if purchased in the United States; however, in the United Kingdom, the sole combination is 16GB /256GB. However, the model is also available in the United States for $599.99.
For instance, the OnePlus 12 starts at $799.99 / £849 (about AU$1,215), therefore the 12R is significantly cheaper.
ONEPLUS 12R: DESIGN AND Screen
- Features include a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen
- A design similar to the OnePlus 12.
The OnePlus 12R includes a slightly curved screen, a punch-hole camera, low bezels, and a metal frame, as shown in the photographs in this article. You can also see the alert slider, which we have come to expect from the greatest OnePlus phones.
The OnePlus 12R is available in Iron Gray and Cool Blue, measures 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8mm, and weighs 207g. Its screen is protected by strong Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It does not have a water resistance rating.
The OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 1264 x 2780, 450 pixels per inch, and a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. This makes it brighter than other phones, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Pixel 8 Pro.
ONEPLUS 12R: Camera and Battery
- Features a 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro camera, as well as a 5,500mAh battery capable of charging at 100W (or 80W in the US).
The OnePlus 12R features a 50MP f/1.8 main camera with optical image stabilization, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with a 112-degree field of view, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, as well as a 16MP f/2.4 front-facing camera.
So the cameras are a step down from the OnePlus 12, which is one of the key reasons why this isn’t a flagship.
For recording video, the OnePlus 12R can shoot in up to 4K quality at up to 60fps, or in 1080p at up to 240fps (which is utilized for slow motion videos).
The OnePlus 12R also sports a 5,500mAh battery, making it the largest juice pack ever housed in a OnePlus phone.
It also charges quickly, at 100W in the most of the world and 80W for US models. However, there is no wireless charging available here.
ONEPLUS 12R: Specifications and Features
- Has a Snapdragon 8 Generation 2 chipset.
- Includes up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The OnePlus 12R features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (one of the best smartphone chipsets in 2023), as well as 8GB of LDDR5X RAM and 128GB of storage or 16GB of LDDR5X RAM and 256GB of storage.
Aside from that, the OnePlus 12R runs Android 14 with the company’s OxygenOS 14 interface.
It also supports 5G, has an under-display fingerprint sensor, and features a ‘Dual Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System’ to ensure smooth operation.
