OnePlus has officially introduced the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R in India. These are two flagship OnePlus phones, and they go up against the likes of the iPhone 15, the Galaxy S24 and other similar phones. Both also come with top-end hardware, although the OnePlus 12 is the one that can be considered the absolute latest and greatest from the house of OnePlus.
This is because the OnePlus 12 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, paired with a maximum of 16GB RAM. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices boast impressive camera setups and exceptionally bright displays. Notably, they stand out as the phones with the brightest displays, theoretically capable of reaching a peak brightness of 4500 nits.
Alongside the phones, OnePlus has also launched Buds 3, which sits somewhere between the Buds Pro and the Buds 2, which OnePlus has launched previously.
Let us take a detailed look at its price and specifications.
OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Buds 3: Price and availability
OnePlus 12 comes in two variants and the price of the device is as follows :-
—The 12GB+256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 64,999.
— The 16GB+512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 69,999.
The phones have been launched in two colours such as the Flowy Emerald and Silky Black. The OnePlus 12 will go on its first sale on January 30, 2024.
The OnePlus 12R has also been launched in two variants:
— The 8GB+1258GB variant of the OnePlus 12R is priced at Rs 39,999.
— The 16GB+256GB variant is priced at Rs 45,999.
The OnePlus 12R is available will go on its first sale in India on February 6, 2024.
OnePlus Buds 3 has been priced at Rs 5,499.
OnePlus 12: Specifications
The OnePlus 12 features a 6.82-inch display with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels. The 120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO Support offers a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120 Hz, complemented by a peak brightness of 4500 nits and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The OnePlus 12 features a sleek and refined design with dimensions measuring 164.3 mm x 75.8 mm x 9.15 mm, and a weight of 220 grams. Its back is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is available in two interesting colour options including the Flowy Emerald and Silky Black.
The phone runs on the OxygenOS based on Android 14. Under the hood, the OnePlus 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The device offers impressive memory and storage configurations, with options for 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
The OnePlus’s performance is enhanced by a variety of sensors, including a Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, and Proximity Sensor. The smartphone houses a 5,400 mAh battery, which is supported by 100W SUPERVOOC and 50W AIRVOOC fast charging capabilities, ensuring efficient power management. The phone also comes with Haptic motor for vibration feedback and various buttons like Gestures, on-screen navigation support, Alert Slider, Power button, and Volume buttons.
In the camera department, the OnePlus 12 includes a 50 MP main camera, 48 MP wide camera, 64 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, 48 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32 MP front camera. The device supports impressive video recording capabilities, including 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, and 1080p at 30/60 fps, with Dolby Vision HDR. The Hasselblad Camera and a variety of camera features such as Nightscape, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait Mode, and XPan Mode contribute to a versatile and high-quality photography experience.
The OnePlus 12 package includes essential accessories like the SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, SIM Tray Ejector, and USB Dongle (Type-A to C). Additional items such as a Quick Start Guide, Welcome Letter, Safety Information and Warranty Card, Logo sticker, and Membership card ensure users have everything they need for a premium mobile experience.
OnePlus 12R: Specifications
The OnePlus 12R too is a powerful smartphone with lots of useful features. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 14, and has Oxygen OS for smooth performance. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and 8 GB RAM. The OnePlus 12 features a big 6.78-inch screen with high resolution and a super-fast refresh rate. For protection, there is Corning Gorilla Glass. The device has been launched in Black, Iron Grey, or Cool Blue.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras. The phone features three camera sensors at the rear – a 50 MP main one, an 8 MP ultra-wide, and a 2 MP macro camera.The front camera is 16 MP for great selfies. In terms of battery, the OnePlus 12R houses a slightly larger 5500 mAh battery than the OnePlus 12, and charges super quickly with Super VOOC 100W fast charging.
Inside, it’s got 128 GB of storage, so you can keep a lot of stuff. For connectivity, it supports 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and more. The phone comes with usual array of connectivity and sensors: USB Type-C, a fingerprint sensor on the screen, and sensors for light, proximity, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
OnePlus Buds 3: Specifications
The OnePlus Buds 3 looks similar to Buds Pro but come in all new colours the Metallic Gray and Splendid Blue. The earbuds, measure 31.68 x 20.22 x 24.4mm and weigh around 4.8g each, combine a 10.4mm woofer with a 6mm tweeter dual driver setup for dynamic sound quality. With a speaker sensitivity of 110+/-1.3dB and a wide frequency range from 15Hz to 40KHz, these earbuds aim to deliver a high-resolution audio experience. The three microphones per earbud contribute to a robust noise cancellation feature, providing up to 49dB of noise reduction.
The OnePlus Buds 3 come with touch controls, allowing users to manage music playback, answer calls, and toggle between noise cancellation and transparency modes with ease. The earbuds are also equipped with sliding volume control for added convenience. With an IP55 certification, these earbuds are resistant to water and sweat, making them suitable for various environments.
The earbuds have rechargeable Li-ion battery, the company claims that the buds provide up to 6.5 hours of playback time for the earbuds alone with ANC, and up to 28 hours when used in conjunction with the charging case with ANC. The earbuds support Google Fast Pair and utilise USB Type-C for charging.
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