TheOnePlus 12is not particularly a secret, given that the flagship was unveiled in its home market China, earlier this month. Since then, we’ve learned that the smartphone will arrive globally (including the US)by January 23, while some other information has also emerged. New reporting is now shedding light on the storage and RAM configurations that would be part of the global release of the OnePlus 12.
Prolific leaker Ishan Agarwal told91Mobilesthat the Indian version of the OnePlus 12 — the same global variant that will make it to the US — will be available in two RAM and storage configurations. The base model would reportedly offer 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while there will also be a version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s interesting to note that the base model offering 12GB of RAM would be new to OnePlus' global flagship, with the predecessorOnePlus 11offering an 8GB model at launch.
Assuming Agarwal’s information is accurate, the version with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage unveiled during the OnePlus 12’s China launch would remain exclusive to the region. This exclusivity won’t be new to the industry and is along expected lines. The leaker also talks about two color variants being available for global markets, namelySilky BlackandFlowy Emerald, with no word on the white OnePlus 12 that was shown off during the phone’s debut in China this month.
There’s some excitement about the cheaper of the two OnePlus smartphones making their global debut next month — theOnePlus 12R. The manufacturer has already revealed that it would launch in the US, a first for its ‘R’ series of phones.
While plenty of leaks have already given us a decent idea about what to expect from this more affordable OnePlus flagship, confirmation on its hardware could arrive as soon as Thursday, July 04, 2025, when the company is expected to launch the Chinese version of the OnePlus 12R, debuting as theOnePlus Ace 3 in the region.
Given that the OnePlus 12R is positioned as a slightly cheaper version of the standard OnePlus 12, there are some key hardware differences. For instance, while the OnePlus 12 will feature theSnapdragon 8 Gen 3SoC on board, the 12R will leverage the still decent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which incidentally, powers the OnePlus 11.
OnePlus will also make compromises in the camera department, with the R version featuring a 50MP primary camera coupled with 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensors. By comparison, we know the standard OnePlus 12 will come with a 50MP f/1.6 primary shooter with OIS, a more capable 48MP f/2.2 ultrawide unit, and a 64MP f/2.6 telephoto sensor (3X), also with OIS.
OnePlus 11
Although the design won’t be for everyone, the OnePlus 11 is the company’s best phone in years. It combines excellent specs, incredible battery life, and a competent camera system, all for just $700. While some enthusiasts might miss out on the fast wireless charging from last year’s OnePlus 10 Pro — and OxygenOS 13 remains a shell of its former self — this is a big step in the right direction for the company.
