OnePlus 12R first look; launching on January 23

Thanks to @ishanagarwal24, we finally get a glimpse of the much-anticipated OnePlus 12R, answering the lingering questions about its appearance and how it distinguishes itself from the OnePlus 12.

The first official poster reveals the phone in two stunning colours – black and blue. While black is a common choice among phone companies, the introduction of the blue variant is a refreshing and visually pleasing addition.

In terms of design philosophy, the OnePlus 12R embraces a sense of continuity by drawing inspiration from its predecessors, the OnePlus 11 and its elder brother, the OnePlus 12. This deliberate choice ensures that the phone maintains a distinct identity, easily recognizable even from a distance.

The camera island on the back further aligns with the design language seen in the OnePlus Open, contributing to a cohesive visual identity across the OnePlus lineup.

OnePlus 12R Specifications

In terms of design, specific dimensions and weight are yet to be disclosed, but it will feature a dual SIM setup with Nano-SIM support. The display boasts an LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support on a 6.78-inch screen with a resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels.

Running on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13, the OnePlus 12R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (4 nm), featuring an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU.

The device is expected to offer up to 256GB of internal storage paired with 16GB of RAM, utilizing UFS 4.0 technology. The triple-camera setup on the back includes a 50 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, complemented by features like LED flash and panorama. The selfie camera stands at 16 MP with HDR support.

In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus 12R supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. The device also includes various positioning technologies such as GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, and QZSS.

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For those eager to get their hands on the OnePlus 12R, the global release date is set for January 23rd, 2024, alongside the OnePlus 12 which was only released in China earlier this month. Targeting the upper-mid-range market, the OnePlus 12R offers a compelling option for individuals seeking a balance between cost savings and a flagship-like user experience.