OnePlus returns to doing what it does best: smartphones with a flagship identity at a lower price, without compromising on specifications, starting from latest generation processor through a first-rate photographic sector. OnePlus 12, with its circular housing for the rear camera, follows the design of its predecessor, offering an elegant and distinctive style. The back cover, in a lively Flowy Emerald green (also available in a more classic black), recalls natural landscapes and features a texture on the glass back, which gives it the right character. While the thicker metal frame gives it a premium look, this also comes with increased weight and width, which can make one-handed use sometimes challenging. Robustness is guaranteed by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass on the back, in addition to the classic OnePlus notification slide, which makes its welcome return.
The OnePlus 12's 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED display, with an exceptional resolution of 3,168 X 1,440p, delivers vivid colors and deep blacks. The variable refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz perfectly balances performance and battery life, while the peak brightness of 4500 nits guarantees optimal visibility even outdoors. Support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision further enhances the viewing experience, especially with compatible content. Running on Android 14 with the OxygenOS interface, the OnePlus 12 promises four major OS updates and five years of security patchesthus guaranteeing a device that is always up to date and safe.
In general, the smartphone is fluid and responsive just as OnePlus claims. Thanks to the beating heart of the smartphone: OnePlus 12 features Qualcomm's brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, supported by LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, offering a fluid experience in every situation, both in web browsing and in high-performance gaming. The 12GB/256GB or 16GB/512GB configuration provides ample support for the processor, and when it comes to gaming the smartphone is enhanced by the integration of the independent Pixelworks X7 visual processor, which offers motion quality at 120fps, an ultra-low latency of 10ms with almost imperceptible frame interpolation, and intelligent real-time color calibration. In terms of benchmarks, the device shows excellent computing power and top-notch graphics performance.
The alliance with Hasselblad continues to bear fruit, with a three-sensor system that includes a 50MP main, a 48MP ultra-wide angle and a 64MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Daytime photos are detailed, with natural colors and high dynamic range, while low-light performance is significantly improved over the previous generation. The 32MP front camera performs well in ideal conditions, while in low light situations it produces slightly noisy but good quality selfies. The 5,400mAh battery lasts for a day and a half with moderate use, extendable to 2 days with optimized settings. 100W wired charging fully charges the device in just 25 minutes, and there is also support for 50W wireless charging.
With a starting price of 969 euros for the 12+256GB version, which becomes 1,099 for the 16+512GB version, OnePlus 12 offers impressive power and performance at a lower price than other smartphones with the same technical characteristics. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 120Hz OLED display, an improved camera system, fast charging and refined software make the OnePlus 12 a top-tier Android device. Battery life is generous, and features like the alert slide and IP65 water and dust rating add value. Considering all aspects, OnePlus 12 represents a complete flagship package that fully justifies its competitive position, maintaining the brand's typical price advantage.
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