A Weibo user has reported finding a dead bug under the chassis of a new OnePlus 12 smartphone. OnePlus has acknowledged the issue and says it is working with the individual to resolve the issue. This is the first incident of such nature but the discovery of a foreign element inside the OnePlus 12 smartphone seems to be yet another dent in the much-hyped model.
The OnePlus 12 was passed as a premium offering with powerful hardware. It was also offered with an affordable price tag and many innovations from the previous OnePlus models. The inner parts of the OnePlus 12 indicate some shoddy construction and panel gaps.
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The Weibo post included a photo of the unit with the dead insect sandwiched within the chassis. The panel gaps were also visible in the photo and even hair particles were present. Some of the glue holding the glass to the frame was seen in a poor state. It is unclear whether the issues highlighted in the post were one-off or widespread. It however puts in doubt the flagship credentials of the OnePlus 12.
The Weibo issue has made several other OnePlus 12 users air their views on the smartphone. One of the major issues highlighted by users is the green line on the device. The management of the incident has the potential to affect the positive vibes expected from the launch in China. The global launch of the OnePlus 12 is slated for January 23, 2024.
To summarize, the OnePlus 12 smartphone was announced in China a week ago. It features a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED panel and up to 24GB of RAM. There are three rear cameras in the smartphone including a 64MP module. It had been unveiled after weeks of speculations and was primed as a strong challenger of flagship offerings like Xiaomi 14 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
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