OnePlus is gearing up to introduce the OnePlus 12R globally and in India on January 23, which is slated to release in China on January 4 as OnePlus Ace 3. Certainly, as widely acknowledged, the immensely successful flagship killer, the OnePlus 11R, has been a frontrunner in its market segment since its introduction. Consequently, the impending launch of the OnePlus 12R presents the challenge of living up to its predecessor’s acclaim. This article explores a comparison between the OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 11R.
The Comparison Between OnePlus 12R and OnePlus 11R
Enhanced and Improved Display
Straight from OnePlus, there’s credible information that the OnePlus 12R might boast a 6.8-inch display similar to the OnePlus 11R, featuring a 1.5K resolution. However, the new OLED display is anticipated to showcase a higher peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Rumors also suggest that the display may incorporate 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye safety, aligning with the features of the OnePlus 12.
Camera Upgrade
While still speculative, an exciting rumor suggests a potential upgrade for the 12R’s camera. The device may maintain a 50MP primary rear camera akin to the OnePlus 11R, but the 8MP ultra-wide camera could be replaced with a 32MP IMX709 telephoto camera offering 2x optical zoom on the OnePlus 12R.
Processor Upgrade
One of the significant additions to the 12R is expected to be the utilization of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Following the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the 8 Gen 2 chip from Qualcomm is likely to power the 12R. Despite being a generation-old chipset, it remains sufficiently fast and potent for the majority of users.
Better RAM and Storage
With the introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, anticipate faster LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 options on the OnePlus 12R. Drawing inspiration from the OnePlus 11R Solar Red edition, there’s a possibility of witnessing an 18GB RAM variant or even a 24GB RAM variant.
Innovative Technology
Targeting gamers, the OnePlus 12R aims to address the thermal concerns of its predecessor. It is anticipated to feature one of the largest VC-cooling systems for extended gaming sessions. Additionally, OnePlus has confirmed the inclusion of an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 7, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The OnePlus 12R is set to benefit from three years of Android software updates and four years of monthly security patches.
Bigger Battery
To cater to prolonged gaming sessions, the battery capacity is expected to receive an upgrade from 5,000mAh to 5,500mAh on the OnePlus 12R. Complementing this, the device will continue to support 100W fast wired charging, akin to the OnePlus 11R.
Revised Starting Price
Considering the features and enhancements, an inevitable price adjustment is anticipated for the OnePlus 12R. Currently priced at ₹39,999 and ₹45,999 for the 8GB RAM and 16GB RAM variants of the OnePlus 11R, and ₹45,999 for the 18GB Solar Red edition, there is an expectation that OnePlus will strive to keep the OnePlus 12R’s price below ₹40,000, aligning with its flagship killer image.
