OnePlus, a global mobile technology brand, is set to shake up the smartphone industry with the OnePlus 12. The most noticeable design change announced is the shift of the Alert Slider to the left-hand side of the phone. This clever move allows OnePlus to introduce a new integrated antenna, enhancing the gaming experience.
Through testing, OnePlus found that the best position for gaming antennas is between the user’s forefingers when the phone is held sideways. This space was previously occupied by the Alert Slider on the OnePlus 11. By moving the Alert Slider to the other side, OnePlus 12 can accommodate better gaming antennas.
However, this move presented a challenge: ensuring optimal antenna signal strength on the same side of the phone. OnePlus tackled this issue by using cutting-edge antenna technology. This minimised the space occupied by the Alert Slider, striking a balance between better antenna signal performance and the presence of the Alert Slider.
According to OnePlus’ lab test data, this resulted in an improvement in the gaming antenna signal as well as a reduction in-game latency.
The OnePlus 12 also introduces a new colour: Flowy Emerald. This design is said to be inspired by the untamed beauty of nature, specifically New Zealand’s Dart River.
The design team embarked on a journey there, immersing themselves in its captivating wonders. The fluid pattern of the braided rivers served as the inspiration for the OnePlus 12 design.
To capture the beauty of the braided river, the design team also used the OnePlus 12’s camera, employing the latest technology to imprint it onto the anti-glare glass surface of the device.
The result is a meticulously crafted texture that perfectly replicates the interwoven strands of the river directly onto the phone, breathing vibrant life into the device and blending it with Oneplus’ cutting-edge technology.
The OnePlus 12 is certainly shaping up to be a testament to challenging conventional design concepts, all that’s left is to find out when the device lands on British shores – the wait can’t be long now.
