OnePlus has officially disclosed the global launch date for the OnePlus 12 series, including the OnePlus 12R, scheduled for January 23, 2024. Following its inaugural release in China on December 5, the flagship OnePlus 12 is primed to make its international debut. The forthcoming launch event, slated for 7:30 PM IST on January 23, promises to unveil both models and is expected to reveal pricing details pertinent to the Indian market.
Excitement about the launch has been intensified with the release of a teaser video on X and an interactive microsite on OnePlus’ official website. The microsite offers a unique opportunity for interested individuals to participate in a contest, presenting a chance to win a complimentary OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R by subscribing to the event.
OnePlus 12 Series Overview
The OnePlus 12, which made its first appearance in China, boasts noteworthy features, including Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a robust 5,400mAh battery supported by 100W wired SuperVOOC charging, and configurations that extend up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM paired with 1TB of UFS 4 storage. Its expansive 6.82-inch quad-HD+ LTPO OLED screen is equipped with a versatile refresh rate, ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, and can achieve a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The device is adorned with Hasselblad-branded cameras, featuring a 50MP primary lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front-facing camera ensures crisp selfies and video calls with its 32MP capability.
OnePlus 12R: Gaming-Focused Model
Accompanying the flagship OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12R is poised to succeed the OnePlus 11R, targeting gamers and anticipated to be priced more affordably than its flagship counterpart. While specifics about the OnePlus 12R remain undisclosed on the microsite, preliminary reports suggest that it could be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3, anticipated to launch in China in the near future.
Pricing and Availability
In China, the OnePlus 12 is priced at CNY 4,299 (approximately Rs. 50,700) for the base 12GB+256GB variant. The higher configurations are available at CNY 4,799 (16GB+512GB), CNY 5,299 (16GB+1TB), and CNY 5,799 (24GB+1TB). Global consumers will have to await the revelation of pricing and availability details during the January 23 launch event.