OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition global launch set for February 28th

HIGHLIGHTS

• OnePlus 12R is getting a special Genshin Impact Edition.
• It’s launching globally next month.
• The phone will come with special features and upgrades for Genshin Impact.
• OnePlus 12R launched alongside the flagship OnePlus 12earlier this week in India. OnePlus is also selling the 12R in Europe and America making it a first for the R series to launch in these markets. The brand also announced a special Genshin Impact edition for the OnePlus 12R with its global launch scheduled for next month.

·        OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition launch date

• OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is launching globally on February 28th. It’s the same day the OnePlus Ace 3 Genshin Impact Editionis also launching in China. Those unaware, OnePlus 12R is the global variant of the OnePlus Ace 3 that’s exclusive to China. It’s the same phone but released under different monikers.

This special edition will feature design elements from the game, and it will based on the character ‘Keqing’. OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will come in Electro Violet colour. In addition to cosmetic changes, this special edition OnePlus Ace 3 will also have major customisation upgrades, and improved features tailormade for Genshin Impact. This isn’t the first time OnePlus has collaborated with Genshin Impact. The two have come together for OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact Edition and OnePlus Ace 2 Pro Paimon Edition As for the phone’s specifications, it’s expected to stay the same. Here’s a recap of the OnePlus 12R specs.

OnePlus 12R specifications

• Display:OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch 1.5K 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4,500nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision support, HDR 10+, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
• Processor:Under the hood of the phone runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
• RAM and storage:The smartphone comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
• Cameras:OnePlus 12R has a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie camera.
• Battery:The smartphone packs a 5,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging support.
• Software:On the software front, the OnePlus 12R runs Android 14-based ColorOS 14 out-of-the-box.
• Other features:It comes with 5G, Wi-Fi-7, an IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB-C port, IP64 rating and NFC.

Key Specs

OnePlus 12R

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8 GBProcessor

6.78 inches (17.22 cm)Display

50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera

16 MPSelfie camera

5500 mAhBattery

• OnePlus 12R offers a large 5,500mAh battery and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness.
• The phone will go on sale starting February 6th.
• OnePlus 12R’s price in India starts at Rs 39,999.

OnePlus 12R was launched in India alongside the flagship OnePlus 12 on Tuesday. As expected, it’s a rebranded OnePlus Ace 3 that debuted in China earlier this month. OnePlus 12R comes with a 120Hz AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 5,500mAh battery, and 100W fast charging support.

This phone sits just below the OnePlus 12 as far as pricing is concerned. This time, the OnePlus 12R is also launching in North America and Europe as well making it the first OnePlus R series phone in these markets.

OnePlus 12R price in India, release date

• OnePlus 12R is priced at Rs 39,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It comes in another variant with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, and this one carries a price tag of Rs 45,999.
•  India sale is scheduled to take place on February 6th at 12 pm.
• There are a few offers available on the , including a bank discount of Rs 1,000 for ICICI credit card and OneCard customers. No-cost EMI options, and benefits worth Rs 2,250 are also available for the new OnePlus phone.
•  customers will also get Google One subscription for six months, and YouTube Premium for three months.
• OnePlus is also offering the Buds Z2 worth Rs 4,999 for free on purchasing the for orders placed within the first 24 hours. There’s also a discount of Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus Pad with RCC membership.
• You can get the  in two colours of Cool Blue and Iron Gray. The Cool Blue variant has a glossy finish, while the Iron Gray variant offers a matte feel.  is equipped with the Cryo-Velocity Cooling System for internal heat dissipation. These vapour champers have a total area of 9140mm2, which is said to be 76 percent bigger than the one inside the OnePlus 11R. The system works in a way that the small chamber absorbs heat directly from the chipset and distributes it evenly across the system. The larger vapour chamber absorbs the heat from the smaller one, and lets it cool down.