OnePlus 12: A Big Upgrade Over Its Predecessor

OnePlus is known for making phones that offer high-end specs and features at a fraction of the price of other premium brands. The OnePlus 11 was one such phone, but it faced stiff competition from the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Now, the OnePlus 12 is rumored to be coming soon, and it could be an impressively big upgrade over the OnePlus 11 in some ways. Here’s what we know so far.

A Bigger and Brighter Screen One of the most noticeable changes that the OnePlus 12 could bring is a bigger and brighter screen. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 12 will have a 6.82-inch screen, which would be a bit bigger than the already large 6.7-inch OnePlus 11.

That size would also make it slightly larger than the display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max (6.7 inches) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (6.8 inches).

But the screen isn’t just getting bigger according to this leak, it’s also getting brighter, with a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits. That’s double what the OnePlus 11 is capable of, and it’s a claim that’s in line with an earlier leak, stating that the OnePlus 12’s peak brightness would be over 2,000 nits.

As impressive a jump as that would be though, it would only make the screen slightly brighter than the 2,400 nits of the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Other leaked screen details include that the refresh rate will unsurprisingly apparently be 120Hz, and the resolution will be 1440 x 3168, which is similar to the 1440 x 3216 of the OnePlus 11.

More RAM and Storage Another area where the OnePlus 12 could outshine its predecessor is in terms of RAM and storage. The same leaker claims that the OnePlus 12 will come with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. For reference, the OnePlus 11 in most regions tops out at 16GB / 256GB, though in China there’s a 16GB / 512GB model.

In any case, that would make for a huge upgrade to both the RAM and the storage, though as this leak comes from a Chinese leaker it’s possible that this version will also only be available in China.

But a OnePlus 12 with a bigger, brighter screen coupled with that much RAM and storage could more readily stand up to the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, so we hope this is available globally.

When Will It Launch? Of course, none of this is confirmed just yet so we’d take it all with a pinch of salt, especially as previous leaks suggested the OnePlus 12 would stick with a 6.7-inch screen.

We should find out the truth soon, as leaks suggest the OnePlus 12 will get its Chinese launch in December 2023, with a global launch in January or February.

The OnePlus 12 could be one of the best phones of 2024 if these rumors are true. It could offer a big upgrade over the OnePlus 11 in some key areas, while still maintaining a competitive price point. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest news and rumors about this exciting device.