Unlock gaming magic: OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition review!

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: In what is seen as the tradition of maintaining this streak, OnePlus, in collaboration with HoYoverse, launched the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition earlier this year. This edition centres around the Keqing, a 5-star electro character, who is widely loved among the Genshin Impact enthusiasts. 

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: Other items in the box include, a Keqing-themed badge, phone case, power adapter and cable having ‘Glinted Lightning’, a phone stand, a total of eight Keqing-themed metal badges, eight Keqing-themed Chibi stickers, stiletto SIM ejector, among others. By initial impressions, these tools appear to be of high quality, thanks to OnePlus. 

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: This edition of OnePlus 12R starts offering that special feeling right from its unboxing itself. You get a large violet box, a colour typical of the Genshin Impact theme, along with a poster of Keqing having the device in her hand. 

Coming to the design of OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition, it is seamlessly customised, spanning from the external design to software. It flaunts the ‘Electro Violet’ colour, adorned with a shade of purple. 

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: The side frames, made up of aluminium, give a solid build quality. The back features a frosted glass design, inspired by how Keqing dresses, along with her typical Lightning Stiletto. On the frame of the device, “Keqing” has been engraved, which projectsthe charactersonto a shiny surface nearby. 

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: Featuring an AMOLED ProXDR6.78" display, the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact is a seamless content viewing device with a refresh rate up to 120Hz. Having a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, the device boasts excellent durability.

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: The brand claims that with fourth-generation LTPO support, the device can offer up to 2,160Hz PWM dimming as well as a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits. 

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: Additionally, it supports Dolby Vision HDR10+, elevating the users’ multimedia experience. The smartphone also comes with TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care certification, generally associated with premium devices. 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen2 processor, complemented by up to16GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.Performance-wise, the device performs decently well as it has been optimised with Trinity engine, which guarantees smooth functioning without any technical stutters.

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Review: It runs on OxygenOS based on Android 14. The software has been properly customised with the theme of Genshin Impact, which can be noticed while charging, unlocking, and undertaking other activities. Even the notifications can be customized, for example, calls, messages, alarms can be set in Keqing’s voice. 

Boasting a triple camera setup, including a 50MP Sony IMX890primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP Macro shooter, the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is a good camera device. Overall, the camera performance is decent, capturing good details while maintaining contrast. Colours are accurately represented, while low-light photography is also on par with devices falling under this segment. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera which captures skin tones without any perceivable noise. 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition packs a 5,500mAh battery which supports 100W SUPERVOOC flash charging. It is to be noted that the CPU-Vita technology of the Trinity Engine, the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition enables the device to recognise the game scenario in Genshin Impact, adjusting the CPU performance. It helps it strike an ‘optimal balance between high performance and low power consumption’. 

To conclude, the device mostly replicates the functioning of the OnePlus 12R, which in itself is a commendable smartphone having set a high-performance benchmark. However, ardent fans of Genshin Impact might want to try out something different rather than a traditional device, and for that matter, the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition attains worthiness.