In a much-anticipated event on January 23, OnePlus unveiled its latest flagship models, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, for the Indian market. The virtual launch event, aptly named “Smooth Beyond Belief,” was broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and OnePlus’ official website.
This release marks the global debut of the smartphones after their initial launch in China last month. Serving as successors to the OnePlus 11, both devices come packed with a range of enhancements, including the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a Quad HD+ LTPO display, the Android 14 OS, and a substantial 5,400mAh battery.
OnePlus 12 Pricing, Availability, and Specifications
The OnePlus 12 is priced at ₹64,999 for the 12GB/256GB model and ₹69,999 for the 16GB/512GB variant. The smartphone will be available in Silky Black and Flowy Emerald color options and can be purchased through Amazon, Reliance Digital, and the official OnePlus website. Pre-orders for the OnePlus 12 are set to commence on January 23, with open sales starting from January 30.
In terms of specifications, the OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch QHD+ 2K OLED LTPO ProXDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, the device runs on the Android 14-based OxygenOS custom skin. The phone features a robust 5,400mAh battery supporting 100W SuperVOOC fast wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging.
The OnePlus 12 houses a triple-camera setup on the back, including a 50MP Sony LYT-808 primary camera with OIS, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP OV64B periscope lens with 3x telephoto zoom. For selfies, a 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera is included. The device also carries an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, NFC, USB Type-C port, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Notable features include a dual Cryo-velocity VC Cooling system, 3D Spatial Audio, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and an Infrared Remote control.
OnePlus 12R Launch, Pricing, and Features
Simultaneously, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 12R alongside its flagship counterpart. The OnePlus 12R is essentially a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3, previously launched in China. Positioned just below the OnePlus 12 in terms of pricing, the OnePlus 12R marks the first OnePlus R series phone to launch in North America and Europe.
Priced at ₹39,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and ₹45,999 for the variant with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, the OnePlus 12R offers several attractive offers for early adopters. The phone is scheduled for sale in India starting February 6th, and customers can benefit from a bank discount of ₹1,000 for ICICI credit card and OneCard users, no-cost EMI options, and benefits worth ₹2,250. Additionally, OnePlus 12R buyers receive a Google One subscription for six months and YouTube Premium for three months.
The OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. The phone sports a Sony IMX890 50MP primary sensor, a 112-degree 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there’s a 16MP front camera.
The device packs a 5,500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging, claimed to charge from 1-100 percent in just 26 minutes. The OnePlus 12R runs on Android 14-based ColorOS 14.0 and offers an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a USB Type-C port.
Notable innovations with the OnePlus 12R include the Cryo-Velocity Cooling System for efficient internal heat dissipation, a repositioned Alert Slider for improved gaming performance, and ‘Aqua Touch,’ designed to enable normal usage even in rainy conditions.
