OnePlus 12
OnePlus 13
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13 is the better pick overall by 6.7 points, leading in Build & durability, Battery and Performance. OnePlus 12 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 92). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
OnePlus 13's battery is 600 mAh larger (6,000 vs 5,400 mAh), about 11% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
The displays are close on the core specs.
Build & durability
OnePlus 13 is rated IP69 vs IP65 on the other.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (4 years).
Specifications
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.82" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3168×1440 (510 ppi) | Resolution | 3168×1440 (510 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 64 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,400 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 100 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 50 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP65 | Water & dust rating | IP69 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 220 g | Weight | 210 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2025-01 |
OnePlus 12
Pros
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Only IP65 rated
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 6,000 mAh battery
- IP69 rated
Cons
- Pricier ($899)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.