Exclusive Oneplus 12 5G Dual SIM 12GB/256GB (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5400MAH) / £485 For 512GB / with code Sold BY Chinaphone Store

Yes I am using the Chinese version flashed with Oxygen OS. not had any 5g issues in any major UK city on Lebara.
Google play, banking, android auto etc all work fine. As do OTA updates.

Don't think this has esim

Any customs to pay ?

I think you've hit the panic button too quickly. The seller sells hundreds, if not thousands of items and there's bound to be some 1 star reviews from a few disgruntled customers. But you have to put things in perspective as the seller also has lots of 4-5 star reviews too.

Just to add, my tracking is now showing as expected delivery date to be March 29. It's showing as 'customs clearance', 'leaving transit country/region' and I've also received an email from Evri that my parcel is on it's way. Anyone else got this and do you know what this means? Does March 29 sound right? (edited)

WondaMobile is also Chinese version but the support from WondaMobile is second to none if needed and no chance of import duty but you paying more for it

only downside is chinese version esim doesnt work

When chinese version was first for sale the few that receieved them got region locked so no sim worked, but wondamobile sorted it by letting them connect to PC / laptop connect phone by USB and let them unlock it , after that they sold them pre region unlocked , no idea about this aliexpress seller guessing they are also making sure they are region unlocked before sending now but dont state anything

That's the UK version, the one listed here is Chinese version it doesn't support esim even when being flashed , you'll see the option but it won't work it's hardware limitation of the Chinese version

tradingshenzhen.com/en/…-os
cant confirm but easy as following Lock devices again , but as the device is already on oxygen global and unlocked bootloader easy as just doing the step lock device again

all the effort they went to flash the device and not do the easiest step to lock bootloader ? not like its not important (edited)

When did you order? The seller messaged me it will take about 10 days when I asked.

I'm currently using a z60 ultra and have bought this, will compare then keep one

Can you elaborate on some of the main bugs please as I purchased this morning, so good to hear from someone who actually has this phone. Also, how's the camera? Thanks

Ordered mine very late on 20/02/24.
Got a notification to say it's been shipped around 16:00 21/03/24.

As with others though it's actually saying it should be delivered around mid April.

Ordered the black 16gb/512gb version.

***UPDATE***

I ordered the black, 16gb/512gb version, below are current timelines (all are UK date and time).

20 Mar 2024, 21:39 - Order confirmation
21 Mar 2024, 14:16 - Order has shipped
24 Mar 2024, 16:49 - Order collected by shipping company and at sorting centre (edited)

When did you order, and when did you get shipping confirmation?

Ordered 256/white 18th March morning UK time. Yesterday evening (24th) my order status finally updated to shipped. I have a tracking number now, still in China at the moment though. Hopefully yours will get processed soon

It's flashed with global rom, android auto works acts exactly the same as if bought EU version , bootloader locked after flashing bank apps work, gets ota updates etc , only thing that doesn't work is esim that's hardware limitation of Chinese phone (edited)

Got mine today. It was to be delivered yesterday but Evri driver didn't come. Doesn't look used. Box a bit beaten maybe due to delivery. Banking apps working. NFC working. Don't use biometric not tried. Received update an update as well. Overall good phone. For me not much of a difference to my oppo find X2 pro.

Also android auto working. (edited)

Coming up £418.15 using the app after inserting code in promo

Looks like this should cover you for everything except for some 5G on O2 (missing band n28b?) and some Three UK 4G (band B32?) according to Kimovil
Although the bands I just mentioned might not even be relevant anymore or actively in use on O2/Three in 2024, I'm just blindly quoting from Kimovil (edited)

No

I believe it comes with a screen protector on and case included.

Its easy. Can do from order page and than seller will accept it

That's unlucky. Nothing you can do really as it's sometimes it's what the retailer puts as the value of the item and whether customs are bothered to check. Most people seem to get away with it, so you're really unlucky.

I have op12, my partner has the s23u. The camera on the s23u is better, 200mp photos are insane! But the camera on the op12 is also good, plus I prefer a more standard android than Samsung offer (atleast in previous gens - on my 3rd op now!)

You will be informed via royal mail, item will be held at delivery office until paid for 21 days then rts.
They don't ALL get surcharged hence why you can't pay this up front.
Risk /gamble of Ali shopping unfortunately.

Yeah

So
1. yes installed by seller , on description
2. Not sure good to check
3. around 21 days

On the flip side paying extra in order to get a UK warranty seems pointless anyway!

The code expired anyway

Use UK2480 - same overall $80 discount.

As long as they/ you relock the bootloader after the international ROM is installed it should work fine. Have been through the forums and don't see anyone complaining about this. Will let you know when I recieve mine, but they've said they aren't dispatching for around 10 days.

Idk, replied with this when I asked.

It's just normal pre applied film not glass one
Also it being curved screen it's not as simple just getting glass protector most are very poor , the only glass ones that are good are the UV glass ones stay away from cheap ones because the glue is too strong and will end up scratching screen if need to get it off

UV glass one that works great
This one comes off easily and leaves no residue, use tape to cover buttons, usb , holes etc
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No, there is a big delay with dispatch, presumably as they have to do the flashing of global rom and bootloader stuff for every phone which takes time.

If you check your order page it will state the estimated shipping + delivery time. I ordered early on on the 18th March UK time and my order currently shows "Order will ship in 19 days", "Estimated delivery date April 17th".

Bit of a wait, but worth it for the price!

If the bootloader has been locked after flashing oxygen yes everything will work id be surprised if they haven't locked the bootloader after being flashed, you can also do it yourself if not (edited)

From the flag shown, the buyer is from Lithuania, so maybe it doesn't work there? Or maybe the buyer ordered the Chinese rom version? However as far as I was aware, NFC should work, but still it would be good to confirm this. After seeing the below night video shot with a Oneplus 12 (JUMP TO 5:30 MINS), I'm very worried about it's camera/video quality which is extremely jittery and looks like it's been shot with a very cheap/faulty camera.

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This would match what we paid for those who ordered at the start of the deal.

Is flashed with oxygen global edition before being sent out