OnePlus 12 leaked display could blow away Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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The first 3,000-nit smartphone display?

A render of the OnePlus 12, based on an alleged pre-production model
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OnePlus isn’t resting on its laurels after the successful launch of the excellent OnePlus Open foldable. On Weibo, the company has teased an event next week where it promises to showcase a “historic moment of the Chinese screen," in collaboration with BOE Technology.

That’s a typically cryptic invitation, but the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station has provided a bit more clarity elsewhere on the platform. The leaker suggests that the companies have managed to create a 1440p panel that peaks at a searing 3,000 nits of brightness. 

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been tipped for a 2,500-nit display, so this new panel could be Samsung's upcoming flagship, too. 

The leak also suggests that the screen could pack 2,160Hz PWM dimming, which would be helpful for those who tend to get eye strain after too much time on their smartphones. 

To put another possible dent in this, previously Digital Chat Station had suggested that the OnePlus 12’s screen’s peak brightness “seems to be 2,600nit”. Perhaps this early information was faulty, but even if it isn’t, 2,600 nits is still not exactly dim. 

Either way, the OnePlus 12 is certainly a smartphone that should be on your radar, if you’re into Android. As well as a super bright screen and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, rumor has it that OnePlus will allow buyers to include up to 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage in their handset. Big upgrades to the camera array and a chunky 5,400mAh battery are also expected. 

Alan Martin
Alan Martin

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