OnePlus is known to launch devices that offer high-end hardware with clean and smooth software for an improved smartphone experience. The company launched its OnePlus 12R phone in India earlier this year. The device comes with a flagship-grade CPU and GPU, adequate RAM, premium design, multiple storage options and significantly improved battery performance. Priced at below 40k in India (via Croma) for the base variant, the smartphone is sure to appeal to not only gamers and power-hungry users but also to those who prefer an extremely responsive device for their day-to-day tasks.
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Immersive display with the latest technologies
The OnePlus 12R comes with an FHD+(2,780 x 1,264 pixels) 6.78-inch AMOLED display with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The display offers pleasing levels of contrast along with the right amount of saturation for that extra oomph. Users would appreciate watching content on the OnePlus 12R via online video streaming platforms such as Netflix and YouTube, thanks to the advanced screen that possesses the ability to display pitch-black tones and vivid colours. The phone also supports up to 4500 nits peak brightness, making it extremely bright and easily visible under sunlight.
The device packs an LTPO4 panel, which allows it to automatically switch between different refresh rates based on what you are doing. While being immersed in tasks such as browsing the web, reading articles, and gaming, users will appreciate the smooth transitions, enabled by the high refresh rate support. The phone also comes with stereo speakers that offer ample loudness and improved bass, mids, and highs for a better listening experience. Additionally, the company has equipped the device with its HyperTouch Engine technology with support for a 1,000Hz Touch Sample Rate for improved feedback when interacting with the display along with improved support for two-finger touches. The device also features the company’s HyperRender technology for backlight and brightness calibration while gaming.
High-end performance with premium hardware and clean software
The OnePlus 12R is powered by the capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is developed using a 4nm fabrication process for improved efficiency. The CPU is paired with the flagship-grade Adreno 740 GPU for top-of-the-line graphics performance. The smartphone comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM for improved multitasking and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device can run anything you throw at it without any issues. Users can play graphically intensive games such as Genshin impact and BGMI at high settings without facing any stutter issues. The smartphone also features the company’s Cryo-Velocity cooling solution for improved cooling while multitasking and gaming. Additionally, the phone comes with OnePlus’s latest custom Oxygen OS 14 which offers a smooth, clean, and consistent performance. While the software has a lot of options when you need it, they do not hamper the UI by being cluttered.
Even if you are not a hardcore gamer, the smartphone can easily handle your day-to-day workload with utmost efficiency free of any unwanted bugs and stutters. So whether you are looking to buy a smartphone for gaming and multitasking, or for basic tasks such as scrolling through social media feeds and messaging, the OnePlus 12R is a solid option.
Biggest battery on a OnePlus phone to date!
The OnePlus 12R is backed by the biggest battery in the company’s history. It packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for 100W SUPER VOOC charging. The high-capacity battery will allow you to easily use the device for 2 days on a single charge. Additionally, the fast charging speed will ensure that users can charge their device from 1-100% in less than 30 minutes. This makes the device an excellent choice not only for those users who want more juice out of a single charge but also for those who want the freedom to charge their device in less time than a single sitcom episode.
An attractive durable design
The OnePlus 12R is constructed out of high-end materials including an aluminium alloy frame and magnesium aluminium alloy internals for improved toughness and durability The phone is sleek, measuring just 8.8mm in thickness. It weighs in at 207g, which is neither too heavy to impact the in-hand feel, nor too light to hamper its durability. The handset comes with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front for added protection against scratches and cracks. The back of the device is constructed out of glass for that premium feel. The device comes with an IP64 rating for improved water and dust resistance. The Alert Slider makes a return on the left side of the phone. Users can make use of the same for quickly switching between Ring, Vibrate and Silent modes.
Thoughtful enhancements and features
The OnePlus 12R comes with an all-new two-finger touch enhancement feature that will allow users to stray clear of mistouches. The phone also comes with rain detection and Aqua Touch functionalities that ensure a more accurate touch response while using the device with wet fingers or in the presence of water droplets on the screen. If you have noticed that phones tend to get slower over time, the OnePlus 12R comes with an all-new solution for this particular issue. The OnePlus 12R packs a new ROM-Vita feature that reduces fragmentation by constantly tracking cache, temporary and duplicate files and deleting the unneeded data to free up extra space. This will allow users to experience the same level of smoothness and flagship-grade performance for years to come. OnePlus 12R has been certified by TUV SUD to stay fast and smooth for 48 months.
Snappy cameras
The OnePlus 12R packs a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50 MP shooter with an f/1.8 aperture, 24mm focal length with support for PDAF, Laser AF and OIS. The company has used the IMX890 as the primary shooter which is a high-end flagship grade camera. The high-end sensor is capable of shooting incredibly detailed, clean and sharp images not only when there is ample light available but also when lighting is not ideal. The presence of night mode along with an LED flash further improves photography in dimly lit scenes.
Other cameras on the back of the device include an 8 MP ultrawide shooter with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2 MP macro sensor. This adds versatility to the shooting experience allowing users to capture images with different perspectives. The OnePlus 12R makes use of advanced technologies such as RAW HDR algorithms, Tone mapping control and AI-enhanced processing for improved photography across multiple lighting conditions. For video, users can shoot up to 4K@60fps with improved stabilisation and flagship-grade clarity.
Get your hands on this amazing phone now!
The OnePlus 12R packs a class-leading display, heavyweight-level performance, a mammoth battery, fast charging, clean UI and snappy cameras all encompassed in an attractive yet durable design. If you are in the market looking for a smartphone that does it all while costing significantly less than the competition, the OnePlus 12R could be a solid option for you.
