The OnePlus 12 will start at Rs 64,999 for the 12GB +128 GB option while the OnePlus 12R will start at Rs 39,999.
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OnePlus 12, 12R 5G launch live updates: We’re coming to you live for OnePlus’ much-anticipated launch event in India. OnePlus is all set to introduce its flagship OnePlus 12 series, along with the OnePlus Buds 3.
The star of the show was the OnePlus 12 5G, powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and featuring a stunning 6.82-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. And for those seeking a more affordable option, the OnePlus 12R with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor also made its debut. Expected to be priced around Rs 40,000, the 12R could boast up to 16GB RAM, delivering robust performance.
OnePlus willalso expanding its audio lineup with the launch of the OnePlus Buds 3 true wireless earbuds. The Buds 3 feature 10.4mm drivers, 44 hours of battery life, and promise an enhanced listening experience. We’ll be bringing you live updates as OnePlus takes the wraps off these highly-anticipated devices. Also stick around as we go hands-on with the latest OnePlus flagships and provide our first impressions.
The OnePlus 12 will start at Rs 64,999 for the 12GB +128 GB option while the OnePlus 12R will start at Rs 39,999.
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Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo
OnePlus announces Buds 3 TWS earbuds in two colour options - black and blue.
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OnePlus claims it's the industry leader in charging technology, and with support for 50W wireless charging on the OnePlus 12, it indeed boasts one of the fastest juice-up times on any flagship handset we've seen so far.
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OnePlus has shown off the Snapdragon Gen 3 chipset's AI capabilities, but the company has not directly referred to any specific features that use it.
The OnePlus 12 features an independent visual processor which promises to bump the framerate on most video games up to a buttery smooth 120 FPS, even on titles which do not support it.
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Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo
Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo
Putting its Hasselblad partnership to good use, OnePlus has announced a brand new Hasselblad Master Mode that lets you apply additional image edits to refine the look of your photo.
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OnePlus 12's primary camera packs the 50MP Sony LYT-808 sensor which the company claims offers cinema-like photography and videography. We've seen the same sensor power the OnePlus Open's highly versatile camera system and it looks like the 12 is headed in the same direction as well.
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OnePlus shows off the Flowy Emerald colour option, which it says is "inspired by nature." (Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo)
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Ishita Grover, director of marketing at OnePlus India, takes the stage. (Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo)
The OnePlus 12 series is on its way as the company's launch event begins.
We're just half an hour away from the big reveal of OnePlus's newest flagship phones, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us. One of the most impressive features we've heard about is the insane brightness of 4500 nits on both models. That's like staring at the sun. Of course, we'll have to see how that translates to real-world performance, and we'll be sure to let you know in our reviews.
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Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo
Image credit: Zohaib Ahmed / Express photo
We are live from Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, where OnePlus is set to unveil OnePlus 12 series and the OnePlus Buds 3.
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The OnePlus 12 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The Chinese variant of the device comes with up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. But there is a chance that RAM could be limited to just 16 GB for the global variant, while the entry-level variant might get an upgrade from 8 GB to 12 GB.
The camera setup on the OnePlus 12R is a little different from the one on the OnePlus 12. The OnePlus 12R will come with a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera nad a 2MP macro unit. Unfortunately, the device will continue to offer the dated 16MP selfie camera with support for 1080p video recording.
The OnePlus 12R will use the previous generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and will come with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Its performance is expected to be similar to the OnePlus 11. The phone will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 1.5k resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 1600 nits of peak brightness.
The OnePlus 12R will follow the design of the flagship OnePlus 12. This year’s R device will feature a metal mid-frame and a curved glass sandwich device. It is also expected to offer an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. It should also get a similar camera island, but without the Hasselblad branding.
The OnePlus 12 will come with a triple camera setup featuring Sony’s 8MP LYT-808 wide-angle lens, 48MP Sony IMX481 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 64MP OV64B telephoto lens with support for 3X telephoto lens. The selfie camera will also get a much-awaited upgrade in the form of a 32-megapixel sensor that will support 4k video recording.
The OnePlus 12 will probably retain the industrial design that came with the OnePlus 11, albeit with some significant changes that will will include the shifting of the alert slider from the right side to the left side. The phone is also expected to be slightly on the thicker side due to a bigger battery.
Apart from that, the OnePlus 12 will come with the same premium glass sandwich design with a metal frame in the middle. New colour variants expected include green, silver and black.
The company earlier announced that the OnePlus 12 will feature Pixelworks’ X7 independent visual processor in a bid to offer much better visual quality while gaming. The device will come with a “HyperRendering” feature that will allow it to deliver 2k resolution visuals at 120fps with ultra-low latency.
OnePlus is also expanding its audio lineup with the launch of the OnePlus Buds 3 true wireless earbuds.
OnePlus is also expanding its audio lineup with the launch of the OnePlus Buds 3 true wireless earbuds.
