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The OnePlus 12 has only recently received Android 15 via its first stable OxygenOS 15 update. However, OnePlus has now started issuing a fresh OxygenOS 15 update that adds new AI features and other changes.
(The OnePlus 12 will soon gain new AI features globally.)
Hardly any time has passed since OnePlusbrought Android 15to theOnePlus 12, which arrived as OxygenOS 15.0.0.204, 15.0.0.205 and 15.0.0.206 for OnePlus’ European, North American and Indian software development channels, respectively. For context, the OnePlus 12 remains its most recent flagship outside of China. The company treats fans in its home market to the newer OnePlus 13 though, which contains various upgrades over its predecessor.
Typically, OnePlus would not follow up on a major software release for a while, particularly when it comes to a device like the OnePlus 12, a last-generation flagship. However, a second OxygenOS 15 build has now arrived with a whole heap of changes not present in those that OnePlus distributed at the start of the month.
Please note that OxygenOS 15.0.0.305 is only being offered across OnePlus’ Indian software branch for the moment. With that being said, the company hopes to offer equivalent updates next week in other markets. On top of that, one must have already updated their OnePlus 12 to Oxygen OS 15.0.0.206 before being offered OxygenOS 15.0.0.305.
At any rate, the latter introduces in-house AI Notes and AI Retouch software, which OnePlus has described in the changelog below. Moreover, the new update adds the option of sharing live photos with nearby iOS devices, a version of which Oppo recently showcased for itsFind X8 series global launch. Furthermore, OnePlus has fixed an issue that caused some apps to crash unexpectedly. Please see the full changelog below for more details.
Introduces the Enhance clarity feature to enhance the clarity of cropped, distant, or low-quality photos.
Introduces the Unblur feature to restore details, colors, and lighting in blurry photos, making it easier to capture those precious moments of your pets, children, and more.
Introduces the Remove reflections feature to effortlessly remove glass reflections for clearer, more authentic photos through windows.
AI Notes
Introduces the new AI writing suite which includes the continue writing, polish, and optimize style AI writing features to assist you in drafting and enhancing content, unleashing your creativity in an instant.
Introduces the Format feature to organize scattered information into well-organized content to make it more visually appealing and easier to read.
Introduces the Clean up feature to remove filler words from voice notes to make sentences more coherent while retaining the original audio.
Communication & interconnection
Now you can easily share live photos with iOS devices nearby.
Improves the stability and expands the compatibility of Bluetooth connections.
System
Contacts can now be switched to a floating window.
Photos can now recognize boarding passes and add them to Google Wallet.
Apps in large folders can now be displayed in 3 × 3 grids.
Fixes an issue that might cause some apps to crash.
Fixes a display issue where some app icons might overlap with other elements when pulling down the Quick Settings in the Photos app after restarting the phone.
Integrates the November 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.
OnePlus has released more details of the OnePlus 13 ahead of the launch later this week. The new official teasers cover communication features such as Bluetooth, network signals, NFC, etc.
The OnePlus 13 will have better communication features. (Image source: OnePlus)
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus 13 which is scheduled for October 31 in China. Ahead of the launch, it has been posting details of the phone’s features such as the display. More details have now surfaced about the phone, covering features such as connectivity and audio performance.
According to new teasers shared by OnePlus, the OnePlus 13 will come with what it calls ‘Super Signal Engineering 2.0’ which seems to be an updated version of the OnePlus 12’s Smart Link technology. OnePlus says the feature brings enhancements to Bluetooth and network signals.
Like the OnePlus 12 , the OnePlus 13 will have Bluetooth 5.4. However, OnePlus claims that its new flagship has a Bluetooth range of 400 meters and can cover an area of 100m2, thus allowing users to enjoy a strong connection when streaming audio even when their phone is not nearby.
The OnePlus 13 will have improved communication features. (image source: OnePlus)
The improved communication features also extend to connection to cell towers. With a new subway mode, users can expect to see a reduction in lags or buffering when using streaming apps or making video calls during train rides.
In addition, the OnePlus 13 is also confirmed to have 360° communication antennas, multi-function NFC which doesn’t require users to tap specific sides of their phone against a payment terminal, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. OnePlus has also revealed the upcoming flagship will have updated stereo speakers, and an AI-assisted 4-mic call noise reduction.
It will also have an infrared blaster for controlling compatible electronics, and users will be able to easily add a device’s remote by simply taking a photo of the remote. The phone will automatically recognize the remote from the image and add it to your list of remotes.
In addition to the above, the OnePlus 13 will also launch with an upgraded display, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, 100W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
OnePlus 13 will launch on October 31 in China (Image source: OnePlus)
The OnePlus 13 now has an official launch date. This new flagship phone will launch in China on October 31, after the Snapdragon 8 Elite is announced. Besides this, the company has also confirmed three color options for the phone.
After weeks of teasers and leaks, the OnePlus 13 finally has an official launch date. The company will be fully unveiling its new flagship phone on October 31 in China. It’s still unclear when the phone may make its global debut, but it’s likely set for early 2025.
Besides the Chinese launch date, OnePlus has showcased its new flagship phone in three different colorways: White Dawn, Blue Moment, and Obsidian Secret. They are the same as the ones that were spotted in the hands of the gamers at the Peacekeeper Elite event.
Among these three colors of the OnePlus 13, the White Dawn looks similar to the Glacier White variant of its predecessor. The Blue Moment, on the other hand, is said to be the first in the industry to feature “baby skin” texture. It offers a skin-like feel to the touch, and it also has a dual-tone design, with the camera island being white and the rest of the body being blue.
As for the Obsidian Secret, OnePlus says that it comes with an “ebony wood grain” textured finish. This finish gives the black colorway a sleek outlook. Unlike previously speculated, the company didn’t showcase any other colorways than these three. There isn’t a green color variant yet as well, which is something that the last few predecessors came with.
The company has also yet to share the full specs of the OnePlus 13. However, according to previous reports, it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, a 6,000 mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and IP68 and IP69 ratings. Other than that, OnePlus recently confirmed 50W magnetic wireless charging support and BOE X2 display.
OnePlus is a Chinese technology company that primarily makes smartphones. The co-founders — Pete Lau (CEO) and Carl Pei (Director) — started the company in late 2013 (Pei, however, has now left the company to start his own called Nothing). Lau and Pei formerly worked for another Chinese technology brand, OPPO — a BBK Electronics subsidiary.
What does OnePlus offer?
As stated earlier, OnePlus primarily creates Android smartphones. In its early days, it was known for making high-powered phones with unique design elements and low prices. We saw this in its first phone, the OnePlus One, which had a starting cost of just $300.
As the brand attained more footing in the industry, it slowly raised its prices. In 2023, its standard flagship phone of the year — the OnePlus 11 — launched with a $699 price tag. However, that’s still competitive, especially considering the Google Pixel 8 Pro is $300 more and the starting price of a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the same.
OnePlus differentiates itself from the competition by approaching its design and software from a somewhat minimalist perspective. The company’s smartphones are always simple and elegant, focusing heavily on usability. Its software — known as Oxygen OS — used to be frequently heralded as one of the best Android skins ever made. This praise was usually based on how fast, smooth, and bloat-free the software was.
We could argue all day about which phone is OnePlus’ best ever, but few would argue that the OnePlus 9 Pro would be a strong contender. Even today, it has one of the best cameras we’ve ever seen on a OnePlus phone and has many features modern OnePlus phones lack, such as wireless charging and a full IP68 rating.
Thanks to the phone being older, you can find this used for incredibly cheap, with prices as low as $300. To sweeten the deal, the phone has one more Android upgrade scheduled, so you’ll get Android 14 at some point in 2024.
In 2016, OnePlus released the first “T” phone: the OnePlus 3T. This phone looked exactly like the OnePlus 3 launched earlier that year but had a few spec upgrades. This started the trend of OnePlus refreshing its flagship phone line in the second half of the year. The most recent “T” series flagship phone is the OnePlus 10T. This phone trumps the OnePlus 10 Pro with a more powerful (and less power-hungry) processor in the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. It also charges at a ridiculous 160W. It looks very similar to the 10 Pro, however.
OnePlus revealed the very first phone in its new Nord line in 2020. Known simply as the OnePlus Nord, the phone featured many classic OnePlus flagship design elements and specs while dialing back a few aspects to keep the price lower. Since then, the company has launched multiple Nord phones in two different tiers.
The Nord 3 launched in 2023 and is the latest numbered flagship model in the line. However, OnePlus also uses the “T” system for Nords, so the OnePlus Nord 2T is out there as well.
Meanwhile, the Nord “N” series started with the Nord N10 and Nord N100. Globally, these act as the cheapest ways to enter the OnePlus ecosystem. However, these phones are simply rebranded copies of OPPO phones. The Nord N300 and Nord N30 are the newest in the family.
The Ace series
The OnePlus Ace series is where the company dumps realme clones — and even clones of its own phones — in specific markets.
Case in point, the first Ace phone was the OnePlus Ace, which is only available in very select countries (China, mostly). It is a carbon copy of the realme GT Neo 3, with virtually the same spec sheet. Interestingly, the GT Neo 3 was also the launching point for the OnePlus 10R, making the lineup incredibly confusing.
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition followed, which was also a rebranding effort. The OnePlus Ace Pro, meanwhile, looks just like the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T but is decidedly cheaper.
The most recent phone in this lineup is the China-only OnePlus Ace 3. This is essentially a rebranded OnePlus 12R.
The flagship numbered series
Since the OnePlus 12 is the flagship phone from the brand in 2024, it features top-of-the-line specs, including the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It also has the newest and most innovative features from the brand, which strongly align with flagship trends of the year. Notably, the OnePlus 12 also features wireless charging, a feature with which OnePlus has had a strenuous relationship. For years, none of its phones had wireless charging. Then, it finally released a phone with it: the OnePlus 8. Then it took the feature away again, and now it’s back once more.
Regardless, we expect the OnePlus 12 to be the company’s best non-foldable phone in 2024. If you’ve got the cash and want the best OnePlus has to offer, this is it.
The “R” variants
OnePlus introduced the “R” series in 2021 with the debut OnePlus 9R. At first, “R” phones were trimmed-down versions of the main numbered phone (in this case, the OnePlus 9) exclusively for the Indian market. In 2024, though, OnePlus is taking the “R” line to a broader audience, with the OnePlus 12R being the first to launch in the United States and India.
The Open series
Samsung still owns the foldable phone market globally, but that doesn’t mean other companies aren’t throwing their own foldable phones into the ring. In the case of OnePlus, it launched its very first foldable phone in October 2023 with the OnePlus Open.
The Open is a lot like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Pixel Fold in that it opens like a book. This allows it to exist either as a “normal” smartphone or a small tablet, depending on your needs at that particular moment. So far, OnePlus has not launched a clamshell-style foldable like the Galaxy Z Flip
What sets OnePlus apart from competitors?
A limited lineup Although OnePlus often releases more smartphones each year than it did in the year prior, its lineup is still downright tiny compared to many of its competitors.
OnePlus has a smaller roster . This enables the company to focus more on its devices than some of its competitors. This is a similar strategy to the one adopted by Google, which also releases a very small selection of phones each year. Unfortunately, as OnePlus gets bigger, its roster is also growing. Time will tell if it keeps its roster manageable or if it becomes another Samsung.
Aggressive pricing One of the most contentious topics amongst fans is how OnePlus has raised its pricing over the years. While it’s true that OnePlus phones are more expensive now than ever, the brand’s overall pricing strategy is still competitive. It’s just not releasing flagship-tier phones for $300 anymore — as it did in its early years.
When you compare OnePlus phones to the bigshots — especially Samsung and Apple — it’s plain to see that OnePlus offers a lot for sometimes hundreds of dollars less. For example, the OnePlus 9 had many similar specs to the Samsung Galaxy S21 yet cost $80 less. Even the OnePlus 9 Pro — which was very analogous in specs and features to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max — started at $929, significantly less than those phones. The OnePlus 10 Pro was the exact same price as the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which was heralded as an amazing price for what you get. And, in 2023, the OnePlus 11 was just $699, hundreds of dollars less than its main competitors.
Worldwide availability While it’s easy for anyone to walk into a store and buy a Samsung smartphone, that’s not the case for many other brands. Xiaomi, realme, OPPO, and many other Chinese smartphone makers have zero presence in the United States, for example.
