The OnePlus 12R occupies a category of smartphones where customers do not have to pay to obtain the latest and greatest hardware, but they still get a premium handset that ticks all the boxes while being priced affordably. With the latest $70 price cut on Amazon, the Iron Gray and Cool Blue versions of the OnePlus 12R are now available for just $529.99, making it a terrific value proposition if you do not want to own a flagship powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The OnePlus 12R sports the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is as capable as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 when it comes to daily driving a smartphone. Additionally, both variants feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, making them capable enough to run on-device Large Language Models. The OnePlus 12R is also outfitted with 256GB of onboard storage, but it supports the slower UFS 3.1 standard, not the latest UFS 4.0. What is interesting is that OnePlus actually advertised that its ‘price to performance’ offering touts UFS 4.0 memory, but an in-depth investigation revealed the exact opposite, forcing the company to make a public apology.
Assuming that you are infuriated by this choice of storage, bear in mind that it was necessary for cost-cutting, or else the OnePlus 12R would never be listed for $529.99 right now. Then again, in other areas, such as the display, the company spared no expense, as it uses a 6.78-inch LTPO 4.0 OLED panel to deliver a high refresh rate experience while supporting HDR10+ content and Dolby Vision. This technology also helps to conserve battery life when you need it the most. The battery capacity is also one area where OnePlus gave much thought, as both models sport an overly generous 5,500mAh cell that supports up to 80W of fast charging.
The camera configuration is also a decent array of hardware, with the only thing missing from the OnePlus 12R is a telephoto lens, which would have been the icing on the cake. Overall, this device can be a solid contender for the best ‘price to performance’ smartphone award. With the latest discount, its chances have increased exponentially, but we recommend that you pounce on this price cut immediately, or else there is no telling when you will get another opportunity.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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