Highlights

• OnePlus 12 rumoured to feature a 6.82-inch LTPO display and enhanced camera setup.
• Anticipated price hike follows industry trend of more expensive flagships.
• OnePlus entering the foldable market with OnePlus Open, targeting the premium segment.
• OnePlus 12 is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, adding to the cost.

The OnePlus 12 can easily be considered one of the most hyped phones as part of the upcoming smartphone launches.

However, as a brand OnePlus seems to have mostly abandoned its enthusiast roots by diversifying into many market segments.

Although it does reserve its best for its signature number series, over the past year the company has hiked the price of its flagship offerings which has cut down some of OnePlus’ competitive edge. 

OnePlus 12: Upgraded Features, Higher Price

Compounding on this, recent leaks and reports have pointed out a potential increase in the pricing of the OnePlus 12.

This shouldn’t come entirely as a surprise since the device is believed to be housing much-improved internals that will most certainly come at a cost that the consumer will have to bear.

Manufacturers like Samsung and Google have also hiked the prices of their recent flagship offerings, so OnePlus doing the same is understandable.

However, this extra premium on the price might dissuade potential OnePlus loyalists from considering the device.

The OnePlus 11 is priced currently at Rs 56,999 for the entry-level 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version.

There is also the 16GB + 256GB variant which will cost you Rs 5,000 more.
The OnePlus 12 is touted to sport a BOE pane, a bigger battery, and upgraded cameras compared to its predecessor.

And of course, there will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC running things, which might add a few more bucks to the phone’s cost of goods.

Based on previous speculation, the upcoming OnePlus 12 is expected to feature a 6.82-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate using LTPO technology, a slight increase over the OnePlus 11’s 6.7-inch display.

The new model will likely contain a battery with a capacity of 6.7 inches. 5,400mAh, 400mAh more than the previous version.

Additionally, the smartphone is rumoured to have upgraded camera capabilities, including a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens capable of 3x optical zoom. 

All-in-all, users who have set their minds to getting the upcoming OnePlus 12, must be prepared for a slightly extra dig on their wallets.

OnePlus’ collaboration with OPPO also means that the once clean, stock Android-like interface of OxygenOS is going to be replaced with ColorOS.

OnePlus Enters Foldable Market

In other OnePlus news, the company is all set to announce its entry into the foldable segment with the launch of the OnePlus Open set for 20th October.

Initial estimates put the device’s potential price at above Rs 1,20,000, further underscoring the company’s move towards capturing the burgeoning premium foldable price bracket.

FAQs

Ques) What are the new features in OnePlus 12?

The OnePlus 12 is rumoured to have a 6.82-inch LTPO screen, an improved camera setup, and a 5,400mAh battery.

Ques) Why is OnePlus 12 expected to be more expensive?

Improved internals and features, as well as following the industry trend, are likely contributing to a price increase.

Ques) What is OnePlus Open?

OnePlus Open is the company’s first entry into the foldable smartphone market, targeting the premium price bracket.

Ques) What changes can we expect in OnePlus software?

OnePlus’ UI OxygenOS is expected to be replaced by ColorOS due to the collaboration with OPPO.

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