Google might have christened 2023 because the yr it formally introduced a ton of AI-enabled options to its Pixel smartphones. Samsung began 2024 with the same development with its Galaxy S24 sequence focusing closely on AI options, a few of that are similar to Google. However the remainder of the Android world continues to be enjoying catch-up (or is a bit late to the get together). Whereas cameras have been counting on AI for picture processing for a few years, manufacturers like Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus have but to embrace and promote AI as a core characteristic that improves their software program or l common smartphone expertise.
Having stated that, OnePlus is nearly part of the second group. There aren't any new AI options to boast about with this yr's OnePlus 12, with the corporate sticking to the usual method and focusing as an alternative on higher {hardware}. And from what I noticed from my Pixel 8 Professional assessment, it's not a nasty thought both. I spent a couple of days with the brand new OnePlus 12 and got here away very impressed.
The design of the OnePlus 12 relies on the earlier OnePlus 11, however it undoubtedly appears to be like and feels completely different.
Within the field, OnePlus supplies a 100W charger, a Sort-A to Sort-C charging cable and a smooth, matte silicone case. The cellphone appears to be like beautiful within the new Flowy Emerald end I acquired for assessment, with a well-structured rear panel with flowing strains. What caught my consideration is the digicam structure which appears to be like very elegant and similar to the face of a standard timepiece.
What can be a notable characteristic is its official IP65 ranking, it’s not so good as an IP68 ranking, however provided that few smartphones provide higher, it’s good to have at this value level.
Its design is usually OnePlus with rounded corners, curved sides and the standard consideration to element that OnePlus is understood for, and returns to its roots after the radically completely different design language that the model used for its foldable, the Open.
OnePlus retains its 3D curved show design from the OnePlus 11, however it is vitally completely different from the earlier one
There's a big 6.82-inch QHD+ show in a large 19.8:9 side ratio that appears fairly sharp at 510ppi. OnePlus says it provides a most brightness of 1,600 nits and a most brightness of 4,500 nits. The 3D curved edge show is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which can be used for the rear panel.
The cellphone is powered by the newest SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and it might be considered one of its sturdy factors. It is likely one of the few smartphones at this value level to supply the identical as Vivo and Samsung have opted for MediaTek and Exynos processors this yr. The cellphone is obtainable with as much as 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The brand new cameras are an actual improve over the OnePlus 11
As for its cameras, the OnePlus 12 provides a digicam setup that’s virtually an identical to what’s accessible on its Open foldable. There’s a 50-megapixel major digicam with OIS, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide with a 114-degree subject of view, and a 64-megapixel telephoto digicam with 3X optical zoom. Selfies are dealt with by a fixed-focus 32-megapixel entrance digicam. On the similar time, these cameras are an actual {hardware} improve over final yr's OnePlus 11.
It's actually stunning that the cellphone doesn't really feel very thick since there's a brand new 5,400mAh dual-cell battery inside. I anticipate nothing however the very best when it comes to general efficiency provided that OnePlus is understood for optimizing its software program to the tee. This battery is charged as much as 80W with the 100W charger supplied within the field. This will likely appear to be a downgrade over final yr's 100W wired charging, however it's a crucial evil to cost OnePlus' largest battery unit in a cellphone. Additionally making a comeback this yr is AirVOOC 50W wi-fi charging.
OnePlus provides an appropriate silicone case within the field
All in all, there’s a lot to sit up for reviewing the OnePlus 12 even when OnePlus appears to have borrowed a couple of components from its components bin. There's not a lot to sit up for on the software program entrance, although it's packing OxygenOS 14 with Android 14. However anticipate OnePlus to make up for the lacking AI bits with rock-solid efficiency, which is the place the AI-heavy Pixel's Google fumbled. . Can OnePlus proceed to ship higher worth than Samsung's Galaxy S sequence smartphones? Discover out in my detailed assessment, which will likely be coming quickly.
