OnePlus 12 Coming to the US by January, But Will it Also Bring a Budget 12R Variant?

The next-gen flagship smartphone from one of the top tech companies is confirmed for its January 2024 launch, with the OnePlus 12 coming soon, including in the US. However, recent reports have confirmed that it will bring a second device with it upon launch, and this is in the OnePlus 12R version, believed to be a budget variant of the mainline smartphone.

It is expected that this OnePlus 12 release will be the most powerful from its lineup to arrive in the world, heavilly speculated throughout the year.

OnePlus 12 Coming to the US, with Global Release in January

In a recent announcement from its global social media account (via X), OnePlus has revealed the next-gen releases of the company, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R which will release the device this January 23, 2024.

There are various features and specs to expect from this release of the company's flagship smartphone, centering on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as its main processor.

OnePlus 12 is the next in line from the company, and it aims to bring back wireless charging to the device, including the new camera array.

This new flagship is also set to bring an impressive display, with its OLED screen offering the brightest there in the industry.

OnePlus is also Releasing the 12R Budget Variant

In the US release of the device, OnePlus' terms and conditions talked about several giveaways for customers, talked about two devices to release, and it is with the OnePlus 12 and another smartphone. However, the second device was not revealed by the company, rather, it only called it "another new phone," and this is speculated as the OnePlus 12R which was confirmed by the company in its global post.

The OnePlus 12R is also regarded as the budget variant of the device, but it remains unknown why the company did not address it for the US release.

OnePlus 12 Leaks: What to Expect

There have been plenty of rumors regarding the next flagship release of OnePlus, centering on the upcoming smartphone that has been one of the topics throughout 2023 for the company. This is with the OnePlus 12, and the device is said to feature the brightest OLED screen that would deliver as much as 3,000 nits of brightness to the user.

It is expected to use the Snapdragon 8's latest flagship release, the Gen 3, as speculated by the many reports behind the smartphone.

Moreover, there would also be a different kind of finish to feature for the device, particularly a Wood Variant, to bring a touch of 'nature' to the flagship device.

The innovative and feature-packed devices from OnePlus have been a treat for all, and it has proven to be a competitive device in the market, also centering on its OxygenOS for the experience. Soon, the world will see the next-gen flagship of the company, but speculated for a two-variant release, with the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R.