IP65 means that the OnePlus 12 has the highest level of protection from dust (that is what the “6” rating means) and can withstand low-pressure water jets from all directions. We expect the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to carry an IP68 rating which would make it impervious to dust and able to be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water (nearly 5 feet) for up to 30 minutes.
OnePlus promotes an IP65 rating for the OnePlus 12
While the OnePlus 12 won’t match the same level of water protection that the Samsung Galaxy 24 Ultra will have, the important thing for phone buyers to understand is that water damage still won’t be covered by the warranty on any phone. As a result, no one should be using their phones in the swimming pool or in the shower (the hot steam is not good for the device). So if you like the OnePlus 12 more than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, that’s the phone that you should buy next year; don’t base your phone buying decisions on a handset’s IP rating.
Data transfers will take place as data speeds as fast as 10Gbps on the OnePlus 12
OnePlus is also promoting the USB 3.2 Gen 1 charging port for the phone. Like other flagships with it, with the right cable, this will allow fast data transfers up to 10Gbps. Once again, we must repeat that the OnePlus 12 will be as packed as any Android flagship including Samsung’s top-of-the-line flagship.
