The OnePlus 12 has more RAM than my PC! Who needs 24GB of RAM or is this just another overkill selling point?،
So chances are you've already heard of OnePlus as a phone maker. The company has consistently made some of the best phones on the market and that makes me want to rephrase the previous sentence to “You've probably used a OnePlus phone before.”
You know how it goes in the world of technology: it's a journey full of pitfalls, but OnePlus managed to get through it. The OnePlus 11 was one of our favorite phones in recent years, but that also meant the OnePlus 12 will have big shoes to fill.
And we can finally talk about the act of filling shoes, because OnePlus' latest flagship is official – China first, then the rest, you know how it goes – and it looks to be a very solid successor. This also offers a model with 24 GB of RAM.
What?
Yes, you read correctly: it's not 2 or 4, or 2+4, it's 24 GB of RAM. That's literally more than my PC has and this thing can make movies! For the record, there's another version of the phone with less RAM and memory, but come on: 24GB of RAM plus 1TB of storage is the kind of thing that turns techies into techies, so you know we need to talk about it .
So let's ask the big question: is it just clickbait or does it have hidden potential? Let's talk.
Before we dive in, let's take a moment to define what RAM is. It stands for Random Access Memory and I can define it as where things you do and/or use go, while they are active. This means that RAM impacts the smoothness of your experience when your phone's load is heavy.
So what about RAM types? In recent years, two types have predominated in the world of smartphones: LPDDR5 and LPDDR4. As you can imagine, it's the same thing, but LPDDR5 is 1.5 times faster than LPDDR4. LPDDR6 isn't official yet, so we can rule it out quite easily.
So what type of OnePlus 12 is it equipped? Honestly, if it were a lower amount, I'd be willing to say LPDDR5, but given OnePlus' history with fair or even lower pricing, I think there's a chance it's It is rather LPDDR4.
But still, RAM is RAM (is RAM is RAM), so in both cases: it will be used for the same things. So what could the insane amount of 24 GB of RAM lead to? Well, I have a few conspiracy theories, so apply some salt and let's go through each one:
- Better image processing for additional camera performance
- A promising OxygenOS update with tons of new features
- An even smoother multitasking experience with additional options
- Longevity
Could the OnePlus 12 take better photos thanks to its 24 GB of RAM?
But what does this have to do with phone photography?
Well, it's simple: if a phone captures a lot of image data, it should be stored in a safe and reliable space, while the processor does its magic to create the best possible image. At the same time, you don't really want to prevent the phone user from… using the phone, do you?
Therefore, this combination could totally make sense, especially since over the years OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad, meaning the cameras are likely a strong selling point for flagship phones of the society.
Could the OnePlus 12 get the most impressive OxygenOS upgrade yet?
I mean, why not? Historically, OxygenOS – which is what OnePlus calls its own version of Android – has been a veritable RAM monopoly. Reports like this from Reddit are not at all rare and many Internet users have shared their impressions on the phenomenon.
So, quick math: if OxygenOS is consuming a lot of RAM, you can simply add more RAM and fix the problem. Or, you could plan an even bigger upgrade with a more impressive visual style and additional new features, which would take advantage of said amount of RAM.
Now, this will undoubtedly have an impact on performance, but hey: we're just having fun theorizing together here!
Could the OnePlus 12 offer a better multitasking experience thanks to its 24 GB of RAM?
Well, this one is a no-brainer. If OnePlus engineers did their part correctly, the phone should absolutely perform better. Not only that, but it should be able to do a few extra tricks, like allowing its users to run multiple apps simultaneously without issue.
And I'm not just talking about your contacts list, your favorite notes app, and Subway Surfers. It should totally be more than that. But how much? Too early to tell yet.
… Or, You know, OxygenOS could simply consume all the RAM without any major changes happening. But this is the least cool version of the theory!
Could OnePlus start offering an extra-long software support cycle for the OnePlus 12?
Hear me out: not many apps can take up 24GB of RAM these days, especially if you're not a multitasker. But if you equip your phone with an insane amount of RAM, it can surely help it last longer whenever apps requiring larger amounts of RAM start popping up.
Of course, this would make the phone slower. But it would still be a working phone, which is important for many ecological and social reasons.
Are the OnePlus 12's 24 GB of RAM just a marketing gimmick?
Honestly, it depends on what OnePlus does with it. If the company plays its cards right, we could very well have a wonderful phone in our hands. I mean, who's to say we can't get all of the above and more?
The list is by no means exhaustive and I'm sure you might have some crazy ideas on the subject, so feel free to tell me about them in the comments below.
Anyway, I was just trying to give you some ideas on why you should be excited about OnePlus' big RAM count. But will this enthusiasm match the capabilities of the final product? Well, when the phone is in our hands, you will be the first to know!
