OnePlus is getting ready to launch its eagerly awaited OnePlus 12 smartphone on January 23. The company has teamed up with Pixelworks, a well-known visual processing solutions provider, to add the Pixelworks X7 Independent Visual Processor and IRX gaming experience to the upcoming OnePlus 12.

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This collaboration aims to enhance mobile gaming by using Pixelworks’ advanced video display processing technology. The Pixelworks X7 processor is expected to improve in-house graphics processing algorithms, providing strong rendering capabilities and better visual quality for a more engaging gaming experience.

Pixelworks IRX Technology Brings Immersive Gaming Experience to Android Smartphones

In July 2023, Pixelworks rolled out the IRX gaming experience brand for mobile devices, aiming to outdo traditional rendering solutions. Fueled by Pixelworks’ rendering acceleration solutions, it delivers high frame rates, high resolutions, and detailed graphics without draining excessive power, providing an immersive experience surpassing even iOS flagship devices.

The foundation of the IRX gaming experience lies in Pixelworks’ decade-long expertise in mobile visual processors. Their unique rendering acceleration solution ensures optimal visuals, coupled with tuning services for performance and picture quality tailored to various game content. The service comes in two forms: device tuning and end-to-end gaming experience tuning. To ensure devices make the most of the rendering acceleration solution, Pixelworks offers IRX technology certification to manufacturers.

Beyond providing top-notch gaming experiences, IRX-certified device manufacturers can become part of the IRX ecosystem, uniting OEMs, game developers, and gamers. This ecosystem offers benefits like a growing content platform and increased support from game developers, making these devices more appealing to gamers.

Pixelworks power OnePlus’ HyperRendering Feature for Smooth Gaming

The OnePlus 12 integrates the Pixelworks X7 Independent Visual Processor which enables the HyperRendering feature, a collaborative graphics optimization technology from OnePlus and Pixelworks that enhances gaming on OnePlus smartphones. The feature analyzing game content in real time, and intelligently boosts frame rates for smoother motion.

Advanced sharpening algorithms make things clearer, especially on high-resolution displays. It uses Pixelworks’ HDR expertise to increase contrast and color gamut, which makes visuals more dynamic during gaming. HyperRendering puts power efficiency first, making GPU performance better for longer gaming sessions without affecting battery life.. In simpler words, it allows the OnePlus 12 to offer features like 2K super-resolution, smooth motion at 120fps, ultra-low 10ms latency, intelligent real-time color calibration, and more.

Notably, the OnePlus 12, which launched in December in China featuring the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, is currently at the top of the best-performing smartphones list by AnTuTu. This accomplishment highlights the device’s highly capable hardware, able to maintain peak performance for extended periods, thanks to its massive 9,140mm² vapor chamber keeping the temperature on the OnePlus 12 in check. The Pixelworks X7 Independent Visual Processor and IRX gaming experience are set to unlock the true potential of this hardware in gaming scenarios.

Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, shared excitement about the collaboration with Pixelworks, emphasizing their joint commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. The goal is to provide users with a better mobile gaming experience, offering realistic visuals with detailed nuances on the OnePlus 12.

Ting Xiong, President of Pixelworks China, highlighted the OnePlus 12 as an IRX-certified smartphone that showcases the advantages of Pixelworks’ display technologies. The long-term partnership between OnePlus and Pixelworks is expected to continue, promising consumers an improved visual experience and a more immersive gaming journey with the OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 12 has a flagship 4th Gen Hasselblad camera system that includes a 3X zoom periscope telephoto camera, going above and beyond just being made for high-performance gaming. For an in-depth assessment of the camera’s real-world performance and a comparison with its competitors, be sure to check out our comprehensive review of the OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 12 will launch worldwide on January 23, 2024, at Gate No. 4 Pragati Maidan in Delhi at 19:30 IST. For more information about the launch event, including ticket availability and costs, please visit this link.

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