Description

OnePlus 12: Defining Flagship Smartphone Excellence

Released in December of 2023, the OnePlus 12 5G 256GB/12GB RAM Black promises to shake up the smartphone market and set a new benchmark for flagship devices. The OnePlus 12 delivers on its promise of unrivaled power, design excellence, and luxurious materials, with features such as a stunning 6.82-inch AMOLED display with WQHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 1,600 cd/m2, and HDR10+. It also boasts stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos immersive audio, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 (4nm) processor, 12GB, 16GB, or 24GB RAM, and 256GB or 1TB UFS Storage 4.0. All of this is encased in an ultra-sleek aluminum alloy body with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added protection.

The OnePlus 12 is an imaging powerhouse thanks to its triple rear camera setup: a Sony LYTIA-T808 48MP f/1.6 main module, a Sony IMX581 48MP f/2.2 wide-angle + macro module, and an Omnivision OV64B 64MP f/2.6 telephoto + portrait module. The device also includes a Sony IMX615 32MP f/2.4 Selfie camera, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 8K video, 3x optical zoom, 6x hybrid zoom, and the ability to shoot at up to 120x digital zoom. For improved image clarity, there’s a Pixelworks X7 independent display chip.

The OnePlus 12 offers outstanding connectivity, with Bluetooth 5.4, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), and infrared. Its 5400mAh battery supports 100.0W fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse charging. In addition, the OnePlus 12 packs a 9140mm² 10,000-level single Vapor Chamber and Tiangong cooling system Pro for better heat dissipation.

For those who want a top-of-the-line experience, the OnePlus 12 is a great option. From its all-metal body and luxurious materials to its powerful SOC and industry-leading display and cameras, the OnePlus 12 offers the most advanced features that today’s users crave. However, while the OnePlus 12 is an excellent choice, it does come with a hefty price tag that puts it out of reach for many casual users. Additionally, the device lacks FM radio support.

Overall, the OnePlus 12 is a spectacular flagship phone that pushes the limits of what a modern smartphone can do. With its cutting-edge design, powerful hardware, and impressive features, the OnePlus 12 sets a new bar for flagship devices and is sure to be a hit with users of all levels.

Specification

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
		CDMA 800
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – International

		CDMA2000 1x
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 – International

	5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA – International

	Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G

LAUNCH	Announced	2023, December 05
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2023, December 11

BODY	Dimensions	164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
	Weight	220 g (7.76 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
	SIM	Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) or Dual SIM (2x Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		IP65, waterproof and dustproof

DISPLAY	Type	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
	Size	6.82 inches, 113.0 cm² (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
		Always-on display

PLATFORM	OS	Android 14
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
	GPU	Adreno 750

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	256GB 12GB RAM
		UFS 4.0

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43″, 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
	Features	Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm
	Features	Auto-HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
		24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
	Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
	NFC	Yes, eSE, HCE
	Infrared port	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum

BATTERY

Type

Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable

Charging

100W wired, PD, QC, 1-100% in 26 min (International)
80W wired, PD, QC, 1-100% in 30 min (USA)
50W wireless, 1-100% in 55 min (advertised)
10W reverse wireless

Ships with a complimentary universal adapter

MISC	Colour	Silky Black
	Model	CPH2581
	SAR	1.18 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
	Google	Yes, Includes all Google Services

TESTS	Performance	AnTuTu: 1821801 (v10) GeekBench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench ES 3.1: 157fps (offscreen 1080p)
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-26.3 LUFS (Good)
	Battery (new)	Active use score 14:11h