Chinese tech giant and BBK subsidiary OnePlus has officially announced the global launch date for the much anticipated OnePlus flagship. The company via a post on the OnePlus community revealed that the OnePlus 12 series comprising the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R will meet with the global audience on January 23, 2024. The announcement comes after a series of leaks and rumors that had kept tech enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, speculating about the features and specifications of these upcoming smartphones.
Global Launch Event
The launch event, scheduled for 9 a.m. EST, is expected to unveil the devices to a global audience. While the exact location of the event remains undisclosed, the launch poster shared by the company shows that the launch which may likely be virtual will take place simultaneously across different regions – North America, Europe, and India, given the three time zones indicated. For the North American region, the launch will happen at 9:00 AM EST while for Europe, it will take place at 3:00 PM CET. The launch will also happen in India at 7:30 PM IST.
OnePlus 12: A Potential Turning Point
The OnePlus 12 is generating significant interest as it marks a potential turning point for the company. Observers note a sense of momentum and promise, signaling a departure from previous models. Although specific details about the devices are yet to be officially confirmed, the company indicated on the teaser poster that the models may have minor changes that include the thickness and network configurations. There may also be other minor changes that are not known at the moment.
Specifications and Features
The OnePlus 12 series has been launched and is already on sale in China where it has been plagued with some controversies that have been addressed by the company’s CEO Li Jie. To give you a hint of the configuration, the OnePlus 12 packs a 6.82-inch curved OLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The model is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor backed by LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The device also comes with a large VC cooling system which should do a great job of keeping the device cool while running heavy apps like extreme games. The device utilizes a glass and metal frame and has an IP65 waterproof rating.
For optics, the OP12 packs a triple rear camera setup similar to the OnePlus Open comprising a 50MP main sensor and Hasselblad image processing. On the software side, the device runs on the Android 14-based ColorOS 14. It equally crams a 5,400 mAh battery under the hood with support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
OnePlus 12R: A Cheaper Model
Perhaps, the most exciting bit of the announcement for many is that the OnePlus 12R will be launched for the global market. Last year, OnePlus omitted the 11R from the global launch, only making the model available in India with the previous-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. In the same vein, we expect the OnePlus 12R to be a cheaper model with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset but the same design.
For now, nothing is known about the global pricing, but we’ll keep you updated here on Gizmochina as more details emerge.
