DMG thoughts on One plus 12R
One Plus R series is known for having a high-tier processor in its smartphone. In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphones, OnePlus has carved a niche for itself with a relentless pursuit of innovation, premium craftsmanship, and user-centric design. Among its esteemed product lineup stands the OnePlus R series, a testament to its commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining excellence.
12R was released on 23rd January 2024 by OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. Its targeted audience is valued-conscious, mid-tier, content creators and gamers, and budget-conscious consumers.
Design and Build Quality:
- The OnePlus 12R inherited its design from its predecessor, the 11R and the Oneplus 12, so its looks are recognizable.
- The main body frame is built on an aluminium frame for sturdiness, the front screen is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the back glass is not disclosed as usual.
- With a 6.87" curved screen and tampered glass surface at the back it makes Ergonomics and comfort in the hand
- The 12R can definitely take a few bumps, the build material of 12R gives it durability and also maintains its looks.
Display:
- 6.87" curved screen with 90.9% screen-to-body ratio.
- LTPO4 AMOLED display is capable shows 1B Colours with a 120hz rate, 1600 nits of brightness, 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
- Oneplus 12R has HDR10+ and Dolby Vision makes it perfect for playing Games and watching OTT platforms
Performance:
- With Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) under the hood makes the phone very powerful.
- Oneplus 12R come with a few RAM and storage options 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, and 256GB 16GB RAM. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with expandable memory slots and internal storage options.
- Benchmark scores AnTuTu: 1518552 (v10) and GeekBench: 5245 (v6), real-world performance is quite good and for streamers, and gamers, this phone is very nice to have.
Camera:
- Rear camera setup: It comes with 3 cameras 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), and 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
- Rear Camera sets are capable of recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
- Front Camera comes with 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
- The Front Camera is capable of recording 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS which does not justify the 8gen 2 processor. The team of Digital Magic Guru thinks, one plus should at least provide a better recording option in future software updates
Battery Performance:
- OnePlus 12R comes with a 5500mAh battery which supports a 100w charger, OnePlus claims the phone can be fully charged in 26 minutes
Software and User Interface:
- The operating/UI system is OxygenOS14.0 which runs on Android 14
- User experience on UI is mixed but it does the work well.
- unlike other smartphone manufacturers, OnePlus doesn't load tons of software into its smartphones, it feels like a very clean UI and feels very optimized.
- OnePlus committed that the OnePlus 12R will receive 4 years of Major OS (up to Android 18) updates and 5 years of security updates.
Connectivity:
- OnePluse 12R supports GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE and 5G
- It comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 duel-band, Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared port, GPS, NFC capabilities and USB Type-C.
- Additional features it also supports Duel-Sim(GSM-GSM).
Security and Privacy:
- In the OnePlus 12R, we get an under-display finger sensor and facial recognition through a selfie camera. Both are good and reliable security features.
- OnePlus will also provide security updates for 5 years for 12R and it comes with features like app lock, private safe and cloner to increase the security experience.
Digital Magic Guru on Pros and Cons
Pros:
- So, out of the box, our 1st thought on 12R was its Amazing Display which is very sharp and bright (4500nits) and ensures a good experience under harsh sunlight. Additional features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are good to have.
- With a powerful processor, the Snapdragon 8 gen 2,12R delivers excellent performance.
- The main camera delivers excellent performance in good light as well as in low light.
- Battery performance is good but the cream of the crop is full charging under 30 min.
Cons:
- The front camera lacks 60Fps video recording and many content creators use their phones for video recording for their Vlogs and reviews. Nowadays days 4k and 1080p@60 fps are the line of content creators.
- 12R lacks an IP rating, which doesn't promise submersion survival.
Conclusion:
The phone comes with excellent performance and lacks a little, and has good gaming performance and the camera is topnotch.
12R is a good package for INR45,000/-.
It only lacks in a few minor expectations, which is not a deal breaker.
Final Rating: [4 /5 stars]
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