Competes with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in terms of storage but at different price points
Features an alert slider, Gorilla Glass Victus for front panel protection, IP64 rating for water resistance but not dustproofing
OnePlus 12 is a value-oriented Android flagship smartphone
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
OnePlus 12 Review: One Month With One Of The Best Android Flagships Yet
Dave Altavilla
Last month, value-oriented Android smartphone OEM OnePlus released a new addition to its top-of-the-line series of handsets, dubbed the OnePlus 12. In its 12th incarnation, and true to form, this device brings a lot of value and features for less. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered Android phone is also very much in keeping with the companys long-time motto of never settle,⟗ that put it on the map with smartphone enthusiasts years ago. Weighing in at just $799 for the 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant, this new device competes with Samsung´s Galaxy S24 Ultra, as well as Apple·s iPhone 15 Pro Max, which retail for $1200 and $1400 in similar storage but at a higher price point. The design and software of the device include a sturdy aluminum frame in a price range where composite plastic is common, Gorilla Glass Victus for front panel protection, an IP64 rating for water resistance but not dustproofing, and the alert slider feature.
It competes with Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max
The device is available at $799 for 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant.
Design and software include a sturdy aluminum frame in a price range where composite plastic is common, Gorilla Glass Victus for front panel protection, an IP64 rating for water resistance but not dustproofing, and the alert slider feature.
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The OnePlus 12 competes with Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max.
It has a gorgeous Quad HD+ LTPO AMOLED display with support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, which can be seen in daylight without issue except for occasional glare from the Gorilla glass-strapped display. The display also has a slight waterfall edge on the front.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the OnePlus 12 is a value-oriented Android smartphone OEM and has been praised for years by smartphone enthusiasts. This statement implies that the device's reputation alone makes it worth considering, without providing any evidence or reasoning behind this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that
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The author of the article has a clear bias towards OnePlus and its new device. The language used to describe the phone is highly positive and favorable, with phrases such as 'best Android flagship yet', 'value-oriented OEM' and 'competes with direct competition'. Additionally, there are multiple examples of religious bias in the text. For example, when describing the display of OnePlus 12 it says that it has a slight waterfall edge on the front which is described as wonderful ring/vibrate/DND slider switch. This implies that this feature is highly desirable and positive for users.
best Android flagship yet
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wonderful ring/vibrate/DND slider switch
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as they are an advertiser for OnePlus. The article also mentions Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max which could be seen as competitors to OnePlus.
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The author has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as they are an advertiser for OnePlus and the article mentions Snapdragon 8 Gen3 which is produced by Qualcomm.
It has a 6.78-inch display with resolution slightly higher than 1080p and maximum refresh rate of 120Hz using LTPO technology.
The camera system includes stabilized 50-megapixel main camera with standard 1x shooting mode producing nice images in good lighting conditions.
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The OnePlus 12R is a $500 phone with flagship tendencies.
It has a sturdy aluminum frame in a price range where composite plastic is common.
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The article is a review of the OnePlus 12R smartphone. The author highlights several features of the phone and compares it to other budget phones in terms of screen size, camera quality, design, software and hardware specifications. However there are some deceptive practices present in this article.
The author claims that using last year's chipset is a smart move, but this statement can be seen as deceptive because it implies that newer chips are inferior and less efficient which is not true.
The statement 'It all starts with the screen' is a deliberate attempt to mislead readers into thinking that the OnePlus 12R has an exceptional screen when it does not have any unique features or specifications compared to other budget phones.
The author claims that wireless charging is not necessary for everyone, but this statement can be seen as deceptive because it implies that wireless charging is not important or useful which contradicts the fact that many modern smartphones come with built-in support for wireless charging.
The article mentions the curved edges of the phone but does not provide any information on how these curves affect the user experience or functionality of the device. This can be seen as a deliberate attempt to mislead readers into thinking that curved edges have some unique benefits when in reality they are just aesthetically pleasing.
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The article discusses the OnePlus 12R and its features. The author mentions that it is a $500 phone with flagship tendencies. They then go on to describe various aspects of the phone such as screen size, resolution, refresh rate, brightness and water resistance rating.
The OnePlus 12R comes with an IP64 rating.
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The article is biased towards the OnePlus 12R. The author uses language that deifies the phone and its features, such as calling it a 'flagship' device with an 'absolutely eye-searing screen'. They also use phrases like 'sorely needed midrange contender in the US', which implies that other phones are inferior to this one.
The author uses language that deifies the phone and its features, such as calling it a 'flagship' device with an 'absolutely eye-searing screen'.
They also use phrases like 'sorely needed midrange contender in the US', which implies that other phones are inferior to this one.
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The author has a conflict of interest with the topic of wireless charging as they are affiliated with Qualcomm which produces Snapdragon chips used in smartphones. The article also does not disclose any other potential conflicts.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article mentions that OnePlus is a company owned by BBK Electronics Corporation and OxygenOS is their custom Android operating system. This creates a financial tie between the author and OnePlus as they are both affiliated with BBK Electronics Corporation.
OnePlus is taking a bold move regarding a marketing flub it made earlier this month.
The company issued a public apology for the mistake and announced that they will issue full refunds to buyers who were swayed primarily by fast storage to buy the OnePlus 12R.
UFS 4.0 leads to quicker application launch, lower latency, and faster system startup times compared to UFS 3.1-compliant storage.
Samsung's UFS 4.0 technology achieves approximately 46% better power efficiency than its predecessor.
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The OnePlus 12R is a value-oriented Android smartphone OEM that brings a lot of features for less.
It competes with Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max, which retail for $1200 and $1400 respectively in similar storage but slightly lower memory configurations.
The device is available at $799 for 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant.
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The article is deceptive in that it initially claimed the OnePlus 12R comes with UFS 4.0 storage when in reality it still relies on slower UFS 3.1 standard.
OnePlus initially claimed the OnePlus 12R comes with UFS 4.0 storage.
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The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: either OnePlus is taking a bold move by issuing refunds or they are not being transparent about their marketing claims. This oversimplifies the issue and ignores other possible explanations for why OnePlus might be offering refunds.
OnePlus 12R Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends
If you’ve received a OnePlus 12R 256GB variant and want to discuss the situation with the file system type on your phone, please contact Customer Service through your usual channel. They will be able to discuss next steps with you, up to and including a refund until 16th March 2024.
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The author is making a statement that the OnePlus 12R comes with UFS 4.0 storage when in reality it still relies on slower UFS 3.1 standard.
]If you’ve received a OnePlus 12R §variant and want to discuss the situation with the file system type on your phone, please contact Customer Service through your usual channel. They will be able to discuss next steps with you, up to and including a refund until 16th March 2024.ω
The marketing mistake led to quite some uproar on the internet, and demands for a refund were quite apparent.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Samsung UFS 4.0 technology as they have previously written about it and may be biased towards it.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of UFS 4.0 storage as they are reporting on OnePlus's implementation and also mentioning Samsung's technology.
(next-gen)storage standard, sequential read and write speeds, application launch, lower latency, faster system startup times,
OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R recently reached North American and European shores.
Buyers of the 256GB storage version are entitled to a full refund if they return their device.
OnePlus was advertising UFS 4.0 storage but used UFS 3.1 type as later confirmed by OnePlus President and COO Kinder Liu.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that OnePlus was advertising a device with UFS 4.0 storage when it actually used UFS 3.1 type which contradicts previous statements made by the company and its executives.
OnePlus advertised that the OP 12R had UFS 4.0 storage but later confirmed that it was using slower UFS 3.1 type.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the statement of OnePlus President and COO Kinder Liu as evidence for the refund policy. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that all buyers of the 256GB storage OnePlus 12R are entitled to a full refund, which may be seen as an exaggeration.
The executive now confirmed that all buyers of the 256GB storage OnePlus 12R are entitled to a full refund valid until March 16.
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The article is biased towards OnePlus and their handling of the situation with the UFS storage in the 256GB version of OnePlus 12R. The author uses language that portrays OnePlus as taking quick action to address customer concerns and restore trust, while also emphasizing that they are confident in their devices.
The article states 'If you've received a OnePlus 12R 256GB variant and want to discuss the situation with the file system type on your phone, please contact Customer Service through your usual channel. They will be able to discuss next steps with you, up to and including a refund until 16th March 2024.'
The article states 'We're still confident that OnePlus 12R lives up to the high expectations you have of our devices, and that you will love it when you try it.'
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics. The site is owned by OnePlus and therefore may have financial ties to the company they are reporting on.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of refunds for OnePlus products as they are affiliated with the company.
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