In August, OnePlus is expected to launch several smartphones, including its flagship OnePlus 12 series. Additionally, leaked renders by notable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer reveal the upcoming OnePlus 12R, which will be an affordable option within the flagship lineup.
OnePlus 12R CAD renders
The leaked images indicate that the OnePlus 12R will feature a slightly curved display with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and minimal bezels. Its design is reminiscent of its predecessor, the OnePlus 11R, with a glossy half-pill-shaped rear island housing three sensors and an LED flash.
The phone will have a power button and alert slider on the right side, while the volume rocker keys will be situated on the left side. The bottom will feature a USB-C port, microphone cutout, and a speaker grille, and the device is shown in a White color option.
OnePlus 12R specifications, launch timeframe (rumored)
Regarding specifications, the OnePlus 12R is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage. It will be equipped with a larger 5,500mAh battery compared to its predecessor, supporting 100W fast charging. The phone is rumored to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Camera upgrades are expected, featuring a 32MP telephoto unit, a 50MP primary sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, there will be a 16MP selfie camera. it will run on OxygenOS 14-based Android 14.
The OnePlus 12R 5G is anticipated to debut in China in January 2024 and may arrive in India later. The flagship OnePlus 12 is also expected to launch in December this year, with its global release following the initial launch in China.
To summarize, the OnePlus 12R is an upcoming affordable smartphone from the OnePlus flagship series, featuring a slightly curved display, a powerful processor, substantial RAM and storage, significant camera improvements, and a large battery with fast charging support. Its launch is expected in January 2024 in China, running on ColorOS14 based on Android 14. The device is likely to called the OnePlus Ace 3 in China.
