OnePlus 12 flagship, which is currently in the number series, might get a huge update with the upcoming major operating system update before the company’s next-generation smartphones appear, according to new renders of the OnePlus 13. The OnePlus 12 may be able to enable satellite connectivity with the Android 15 Beta, so it seems. Significantly, Google has started to distribute Android 15 Beta 2 to a number of Android smartphones from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including Vivo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi.
OnePlus is probably going to release a smartphone with satellite connectivity shortly, according to a report from Android Authority. In the current Android 15 Beta, the OnePlus 12 Settings app has a section labeled “Satellite mobile phone,” as reported by X, a former Twitter account OneNormalUsername (@1NormalUsername).
A new OnePlus 12 model with satellite communication capabilities has not yet been formally launched by OnePlus, which is important to note.
However, if the report is accurate, it is possible that such a variant could be released later this year. Therefore, this information should be taken with a pinch of salt. Additionally, the handset with satellite connectivity may be launched outside of China. Presently, there are no Android smartphones outside of China that support satellite connectivity.
India’s OnePlus 12 Features and Specifications
Black and Flowy Emerald were the two colors available when the flagship OnePlus 12 was introduced in India. It delivers blazing-fast performance perfect for demanding apps and multitasking, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, Qualcomm’s fastest mobile processor to yet. Equipped with a substantial 5,400mAh battery, the OnePlus 12 boasts exclusive 100W SuperVOOC wired charging. The smartphone has a clean firmware with customizations on top, running OxygenOS 14, which is based on Android 14.
A 50MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor make up the OnePlus 12’s adaptable triple-lens setup on the photography front. With its 32MP front-facing camera, it can take selfies. The OnePlus 12, with its 6.82-inch Quad HD+ LTPO OLED display and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, promises a fluid visual experience. The screen can brighten up to 4,500 nits, according to OnePlus.