OnePlus 12 is the latest flagship phone from OnePlus
OnePlus Buds Zoom are new true wireless earbuds from OnePlus
The OnePlus 12 offers great battery life, a big screen with an impressively high claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a good camera.
The OnePlus 12 will be available in the US starting on February 6th at a price of $799.99 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The OnePlus Buds Zoom feature AI-based noise cancellation (up to 49dB maximum) and an ultra-wide frequency response of 15Hz to 40Khz.
OnePlus has announced the pricing and release date for its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 12. The phone will be available in the US starting on February 6th at a price of $799.99 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This is an increase from last year's model, which was priced at $699.
The OnePlus 12 offers great battery life, a big screen with an impressively high claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a good camera. It also includes wireless charging support for the first time in the series' history. The phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip and can be configured with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
In addition to the OnePlus 12, the company also announced its new true wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Zoom. These earbuds feature AI-based noise cancellation (up to 49dB maximum) and an ultra-wide frequency response of 15Hz to 40Khz. They offer ten hours of non-stop playback or forty-four hours via the charging case, and are certified by the Japan Audio Society as Hi-Res Audio wireless devices.
OnePlus is positioning its latest products as offering a smooth user experience with rapid and fluid performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip. The OnePlus 12 also appears to have one of the best camera systems in any smartphone, featuring Hasselblad tricks and 4K Dolby Vision video.
The OnePlus 12 will ship in the US on February 6th, starting at $799.99 for its most affordable model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
It offers great battery life, a big screen with an impressively high claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a good camera.
There's also wireless charging support, which was missing on the OnePlus 11.
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The OnePlus 12 is missing AI from its sales pitch.
OnePlus flagship phone appears to be sitting out on the mobile tech trend of the year.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this is a phone with flagship specs that does a good job of nailing the basics. However, they fail to mention that there are no sign of Qi2 here which means it doesn't have wireless charging support for all devices and also regular Qi chargers max out at 15W.
Regular Qi chargers max out at 15W, which means it doesn't have wireless charging support for all devices.
The article claims that this is a phone with flagship specs but fails to mention the lack of wireless charging support for all devices.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the OnePlus 12 has flagship specs without providing any evidence or context for what makes it a flagship device. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the price of some models as being too expensive, which is subjective and not based on objective criteria.
The OnePlus 12 has flagship specs
This phone is one of a trio that we are launching today
It offers great battery life, a big screen with an impressively high claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a good camera
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes people who hold certain beliefs or political views.
> A little over a month and a half after its Chinese launch, OnePlus has officially announced pricing and a release date for its latest flagship in global markets.
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Jon Porter has a conflict of interest with OnePlus as he is reporting on the launch and price of their latest flagship phone in the US. He also mentions that there are no $12GB RAM and 512GB storage variants available in US/EU markets, which could be seen as an endorsement for those options.
Jon Porter is reporting on the launch of OnePlus' latest flagship phone in the US. He mentions that it costs $799.99 and has a triple-camera setup with optical zoom.
Wireless charging has been brought back and improved optical zoom, low light photos have better aperture.
OxygenOS is still an acquired taste but the curved edges are no longer relevant in today's market. The IP rating of OnePlus 12 is lower than its competitors.
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The OnePlus 12 is a compelling alternative to Google's similarly-priced Pixel devices.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that OnePlus's OxygenOS is an acquired taste but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author compares the OnePlus 12 with Google Pixel devices without providing a clear comparison of their features and performance. Thirdly, the article uses sensational language such as
The most telltale sign of the brand's growth is the aesthetic across its ecosystem of devices.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the OnePlus 12 is a compelling alternative to Google's Pixel devices without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that users must choose between either OxygenOS or no wireless charging and larger battery life. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when the author describes OnePlus 12 as
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Florence Ion has a clear bias towards OnePlus and its products. She uses language that is overly positive about the phone's features such as wireless charging, improved optical zoom and aperture for low-light photos. Additionally she compares it to Google Pixel 8 in an attempt to make it seem like a better deal.
Improved aperture for low-light photos
Improved optical zoom
Wireless charging is back
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Florence Ion has a conflict of interest with OnePlus as they are owned by the same parent company. Additionally, Florence Ion is an author for Gizmodo which covers Android and Pixel devices.
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Florence Ion has a conflict of interest with OnePlus as she is reviewing the OnePlus 12. She also mentions Android and OxygenOS which are topics that could be considered for conflicts of interest.
$800 Pros Wireless charging is back Improved optical zoom Improved aperture for low-light photos Cons OxygenOS is still an acquired taste Curved edges are so yesterday Lower IP rating than the competition New, and Somewhat Improved Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra OnePlus Pad green colorway
The OnePlus 12 goes on sale today at a starting price of $799.
It's the company's most complete handset to date, with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless)
a flagship camera system
premium build quality
reliable performance.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the OnePlus 12 has all three of the features that were missing from previous models: wireless charging, a better low-light camera and an official IP rating. However this is not entirely true as while it does have wireless charging and improved low light camera performance it still lacks an official IP rating.
The author claims that the OnePlus 12 has all three of the features that were missing from previous models: wireless charging, a better low-light camera and an official IP rating. However this is not entirely true as while it does have wireless charging and improved low-light camera performance it still lacks an official IP rating.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the OnePlus 12 is a complete handset and has all the features of a flagship phone without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes an informal fallacy by using emotive language such as
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The article is biased towards the OnePlus 12 and its features. The author compares it to Samsung's Galaxy S24 but does not provide any evidence of bias in their reporting.
[My fondness for the OnePlus 12 is part of a bigger story]
]OnePlus has all three of those features[
The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with OnePlus as they are owned by BBK Electronics Corporation which also owns OPPO Mobile Communications. The author is biased towards OnePlus and compares it favorably to Samsung Galaxy S24.
The OnePlus 12 is missing AI from its sales pitch.
OnePlus flagship phone appears to be sitting out on the mobile tech trend of the year, which is even more obvious on the heels of Samsung's Unpacked AI-palooza. The OnePlus 12 isn't chasing the latest cutting-edge thing, it's going back to basics.
Battery life matters a lot to people buying a phone and OnePlus put in some work here, battery performance is among the best of any major flagship phone I have tested in the past six months. Wireless charging is also available after an absence on the OnePlus 11.
OnePlus even kicked up IP rating from IP64 to IP65 which gives me more confidence in its long-term durability.
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None of these features are new groundbreaking tech you will see in Samsung or Google ads for their new phones.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that AI is not conspicuously missing from the sales pitch for the OnePlus 12 when it clearly is mentioned on their website and in other reviews. Secondly, while battery life may matter to people buying a phone, it does not make up for all of what makes a flagship phone worthwhile. The article also fails to mention any new or groundbreaking tech that sets the OnePlus 12 apart from its competitors.
The article fails to mention any new or groundbreaking tech that sets the OnePlus 12 apart from its competitors. For example, Samsung's Unpacked event featured several new and innovative features such as an in-display camera and a foldable screen.
The author claims that AI is not conspicuously missing from the sales pitch for the OnePlus 12 when it clearly is mentioned on their website and in other reviews. For example, on their website they state: 'OnePlus has always been about pushing boundaries and challenging norms. And with our latest flagship phone, we're doing just that by bringing you a powerful AI experience.'
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The author is not making any explicit assertions or quotations. She is expressing her opinion and evaluation of the OnePlus 12 based on its features and performance. However, she does use some informal fallacies to persuade the reader that this phone is a better choice than other flagship phones with AI features.
In 2024, there’s one thing conspicuously missing from the sales pitch for the OnePlus 12: AI. And you know what? That’s fine.
OnePlus put in some work here, and it shows: battery performance is among the best of any major flagship phone I’ve tested in the past six months.
But at this stage, AI on mobile devices hasn’t exactly proven itself to be indispensable.
It’s also possible that those flashy new AI features will come with an extra cost somewhere down the line.
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The author of the article is Allison Johnson and she has a clear bias towards OnePlus. She praises the phone's battery life and wireless charging capabilities while criticizing Samsung for their focus on AI. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Samsung by referring to them as 'chasing the latest cutting-edge thing'. This shows an extreme or unreasonable position.
In 2024, there's one thing conspicuously missing from the sales pitch for the OnePlus 12: AI. And you know what? That's fine. Great, even, depending on what you want out of your phone.
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Allison Johnson has a conflict of interest with OnePlus and Samsung as she is reviewing their products. She also has an affiliation with Google through her work at The Verge.
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Allison Johnson has a conflict of interest with OnePlus and Samsung as she is reviewing their products. She also has a bias towards Google's Pixel Recorder app.
The OnePlus 12 will cost $799 when it launches on February 6
It offers great battery life, a big screen with an impressively high claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a good camera.
There's also wireless charging support which was missing on the OnePlus 11.
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No Contradictions at Time
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the OnePlus 12 will cost $799 when it launches on February 6th. However, this information is incorrect as the price of the phone has not been confirmed yet and there are no official sources stating this.
The article states that 'the OnePlus Buds 3 will cost $99' but it does not mention any other prices or availability for these buds.
The article states that 'the OnePlus 12 will go on sale February 6 starting at $799 for the 256GB version' but it does not mention any other storage options. This is deceptive as the price of the phone has not been confirmed yet and there are no official sources stating this.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and has Hasselblad tricks in its camera system without providing any evidence or context for these claims. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that users must choose between paying $799 for the OnePlus 12 or $599 for the OnePlus 12R, implying that there are no other options available. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the user experience is
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Steve Dent has a financial interest in OnePlus as he is an employee of Engadget which is owned by AOL Time Warner. He also has a personal relationship with Smith who may have influenced his reporting on the topic.
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The author has a financial interest in the topic of smartphones and flagship phones as they are reporting on the OnePlus 12 which costs $799.
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