In the world of smartphones, OnePlus maintains its preference for Snapdragon SoCs by Qualcomm for their flagship models, including the OnePlus 12 and 12R. The report sheds light on the company’s strategy.
Predictions indicate that Chinese smartphone brands, notably OnePlus and Realme, will pivot towards Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, departing from MediaTek, for their mid-range and top-tier offerings from the coming year onward.
Renowned tipster DigitalChatStation has shared insights into the potential chipsets destined for upcoming OnePlus devices.
* DCS, on Weibo, has suggested that both OnePlus and Realme could exclusively employ Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets for their upcoming smartphone releases.
* Meanwhile, a Twitter tipster has offered insight into the projected chipsets that might underpin the OnePlus 12, 12R, and the OnePlus Nord 4 or 5.
EXPECTED CHIPSETS FOR ONEPLUS 2024 LINEUPS | |
OnePlus 12 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
OnePlus 12R | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
OnePlus Nord 4/5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
* OnePlus 12: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
* OnePlus 12R: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
* OnePlus Nord 4/5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
It’s important to note that OnePlus’s high-end phones predominantly rely on Qualcomm chipsets. Nevertheless, the recent OnePlus Ace 2V adopted the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset.
The OnePlus 11 employs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a processor also present in the newly launched OnePlus Ace 2 Pro.
In a recent revelation, tipster DCS highlighted that the forthcoming OnePlus 12 would embrace the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
While the OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord 3 incorporate MediaTek chipsets, more affordable models like the OnePlus Nord CE 3 and Nord CE 3 Lite feature Qualcomm chipsets.
DCS speculates that the majority of upcoming OPPO smartphones might adopt MediaTek chipsets. On a different note, Qualcomm recently introduced the mid-range Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.
This chipset, constructed on the 4nm platform, offers 5G connectivity, high CPU speeds, and compatibility with FHD+ displays featuring a 120Hz refresh rate.
It also incorporates Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 technology.
* Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
* Display: 6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
* Rear Cameras: 50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MP
* Selfie Camera: 32 MP
* Battery: 5400 mAh
* Expected Price: Rs. 80,990
* Release Date: Expected on 28*Dec*2023
* Variant: 8 GB RAM / 128 GB internal storage
* Phone Status: Rumored
RAM | 8 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 48 MP |
Front Camera | 32 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
Launch Date | June 7, 2023 (Unofficial) |
Operating System | Android v12 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
CPU | Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 5 nm |
Graphics | Adreno 660 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Display Type | OLED |
Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Pixel Density | 393 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
MAIN CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Triple | |
Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP 48 MP |
|
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
FRONT CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer |
Removable | No |
Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Internal Memory | 128 GB |
Expandable Memory | No |
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+CDMA |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
RAM | 12 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 32 MP |
Front Camera | 16 MP |
Battery | 5500 mAh |
Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
Launch Date | January 24, 2024 (Unofficial) |
Operating System | Android v14 |
Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 4 nm |
Graphics | Adreno 740 |
RAM | 12 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display Type | AMOLED |
Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
Resolution | 1200 x 2712 pixels |
Pixel Density | 443 ppi |
Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
MAIN CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Triple | |
Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 32 MP , Telephoto Camera |
|
Autofocus | Yes | |
OIS | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
FRONT CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Capacity | 5500 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer |
Removable | No |
Quick Charging | Yes, Super VOOC, 100W |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Internal Memory | 256 GB |
Expandable Memory | No |
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N3
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N3
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
OnePlus plans to stick with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs for their upcoming Nord series, including the OnePlus 12 and 12R flagships.
Yes, Chinese brands like Realme and OnePlus are anticipated to favor Qualcomm Snapdragon chips for their mid*range and high*end devices.
While the OnePlus Nord 2 and 3 incorporate MediaTek, the Nord CE 3 and CE 3 Lite pack Qualcomm chipsets.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC is a mid*range chipset offering 5G connectivity, fast CPU speeds, and support for high*refresh*rate displays.
The OnePlus 12 is anticipated to be released on December 28, 2023.
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