Following their December announcement, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is launching the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R flagship smartphones to the US. The models, priced at $800 and $500 respectively, are set to ship on February 6.
Key takeaways:
– OnePlus 12 and 12R to be launched in the US on February 6.
– OnePlus 12 costs $800, significantly undercutting competitors like Samsung’s Galaxy S24 and Google’s Pixel 8 Pro.
– OnePlus 12 boasts a robust 5400 mAh battery, super rapid charging, and other flagship features.
– The $800 model offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage while a premium version is available at $900.
– OnePlus 12R, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, is priced at $500.
Introducing the OnePlus 12 Flagship Phone
Launched by OnePlus in December, the OnePlus 12 now gets a US release. The handset is priced at $800 – a price tag that significantly undercuts competitor models like Samsung’s $1,300 Galaxy S24 and Google’s $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro.
Power Packed Features
What sets this device apart is its potent 5400 mAh battery and lightning-quick charging. The phone spots an 80W proprietary wired charging in the US (and 100W internationally) with 50W wireless charging. According to OnePlus, the 80W feature allows the device to charge from 1% to 100% within 30 minutes.
As for other common flagship features, the OnePlus 12 is not falling short. It comes with a 6.82-inch, 3168×1440 120 Hz OLED with a curvy design, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and the usual array of cameras. However, with an IP65 dust and water resistance rating, it falls short of some competitors in terms of water submergibility.
Meet the OnePlus 12R
Simultaneously, OnePlus is bringing to the market the OnePlus 12R, a considerably interesting device. The 6.8-inch model runs on last year’s flagship Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Consumers can get their hands on this model for a pocket-friendly cost of $500.
Storage Options Galore
While the higher 24GB of RAM/1TB of storage spec is not reaching US shores, the $800 model offers a healthy 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For the tech savvies wanting more, a larger 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage version is on offer for $900.
Although the white colour won’t be seen in the US, the $800 model is available in black, while the $900 model comes in black and green options. These competitive price points and varying storage options make the OnePlus 12 and 12R attractive options for anyone considering a new phone purchase.
Conclusion
With the launch of the OnePlus 12 and 12R, OnePlus further establishes itself as a significant player in the smartphone industry. By undercutting their competition on price while still offering robust specifications, OnePlus may just shift the balance in the market. It’ll be fascinating to see how the US audience reacts to these new offerings.
Source: [Ars Technica]