The imminent arrival of the OnePlus 12 is generating anticipation, with the Chinese smartphone manufacturer officially announcing the launch date for its flagship device as December 5, 2023, in China. The company has not only unveiled the phone’s design but has also initiated a global campaign, marked by a giveaway on its official website.
The Upcoming OnePlus 12
Reflecting on a successful year that witnessed the OnePlus 11 series, the OnePlus Nord 3 series, the OnePlus Nord Buds series, and the well-received OnePlus Open foldable device, OnePlus aims to continue its momentum with the OnePlus 12.
While the global launch is expected to follow the China debut, a potential global launch date has surfaced through terms and conditions on the OnePlus website. The giveaway’s conclusion date is mentioned as January 23, 2024, globally, while the Indian OnePlus website suggests a day before the OnePlus 12 launch.
Considering OnePlus’s historical practices, it is anticipated that the global launch, covering markets like India, the USA, the UK, and parts of Europe, could occur on January 24, 2024. However, official confirmation from the brand is still awaited, leaving room for the possibility of an earlier launch.
Adding intrigue to the scenario is a mention on the US website’s giveaway page, hinting at the chance to win a free OnePlus 12 or an upcoming new OnePlus product. This suggests the potential launch of another device alongside the OnePlus 12, akin to the OnePlus 11R introduced with the global launch of the OnePlus 11. In a departure from the previous trend, the OnePlus 12R may debut in the US market, as suggested by clues found in Oxygen OS 14 builds, referencing international variants of the OnePlus 12R with model numbers PJE110, CPH2585, CPH2609, and CPH2611.
Anticipating the specifications of the OnePlus 12, leaked details suggest a 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED display with 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 3,000 nits brightness. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the device is expected to offer up to 16GB of RAM and storage options reaching up to 1TB.
The camera setup includes a 50MP + 48MP ultra-wide + 64MP periscope on the rear and a 32MP front camera. The OnePlus 12 is anticipated to feature a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Operating on OxygenOS 14-based Android 14, the phone will see a notable change with the alert slider moving to the left-hand side.
