The uber-powerful OnePlus 12 is FINALLY up for US pre-orders with amazing launch deals in tow،
Officially unveiled at the beginning of December (last year) in China, the next big OnePlus project is finally ready to conquer the whole world. This obviously includes the United States, where the state of the art OnePlus 12 is up for pre-order now at a recommended price of $799.99 before nationwide shipping begins February 6.
These are essentially the only regional questions left unanswered ahead of today's big global launch event, but if you missed last month's announcement and US-focused buzz-building campaign, Europe and India led by OnePlus itself, let us quickly recap what this bad boy is.
A super wall-to-wall Android flagship available at a fraction of the price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Is it fair to compare the
OnePlus 12 with probably the best Android phone money can buy in (early) 2024? Well why not? Certainly, the Galaxy
S24 Ultra comes with a built-in stylus, unlike this “new” challenger….
But aside from that, it's pretty obvious that OnePlus sees its latest and greatest ultra-premium handset as a leading rival to all the world's best phones in almost every department.
In terms of
camera capabilities, for example, the
OnePlus 12 does not have a 200 megapixel super sensor, more than making up for this “flaw” with a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens and a 48 MP ultra wide angle shooter supporting a 50 MP main camera which is clearly impressive in its own right despite holding a significant apparent disadvantage compared to the competition.
Interestingly, this 4th generation Hasselblad camera system is not mentioned in a neat and fun little table on
the official OnePlus website where the company's latest flagship is pitted against a “competitor's S24 Ultra”, a “competitor's S24 Plus” and a “competitor's 8 Pro” in a few key departments.
As highlighted here (and already highlighted in our own detailed head-to-head comparisons), the OnePlus 12 packs a remarkably large 5,400mAh battery with unusually fast 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support, along with a cutting-edge system Snapdragon 8 generation 3 processor.
The 6.82 inch OnePlus 12 is also not only larger than the competition, but also brighter, going up to 4,500 nits while supporting the same 120Hz refresh rate technology as virtually every other device in or around its range. price.
So should you pre-order the OnePlus 12?
While we obviously can't answer this question for yourselves, as it greatly depends on your personal preferences and… your loyalty to one brand or another, it is highly recommended that you consider at least one purchase at $799.99 right now.
This may allow you to purchase an entry-level configuration with 256 GB of internal storage space and 12 GB of RAM… or an additional 4 GB of memory and twice the local digital storage space for a duration limited. That's right, OnePlus is taking a cue from Samsung's playbook for this highly anticipated (and long overdue) launch, offering a free memory upgrade right out of the gate, with no strings attached or hoops to jump through.
Better yet, you can get an extra $100 back in the form of a guaranteed instant trade-in credit with “any” device in “any condition.” That means you can get rid of an old, broken flip phone, for example, and pay just $699.99 for a high-end phone. OnePlus 12 with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, which is simply an exceptional launch promotion.
Of course, if you have something better, newer and… functional to trade in, you can save up to $700 and end up paying just $99.99 for this phenomenal. Galaxy S24 Ultra alternative. Above all, OnePlus 12 pre-orders also qualify for a $30 coupon that can be used toward a OnePlus Buds 3 purchase, almost literally putting the icing on one of the most delicious value cakes in the current Android landscape. How could you refuse all this super premium goodness?
