OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 13 scores 9.0 in our rating, and the OnePlus 12 scores 8.4. The OnePlus 13 leads in performance, battery, design, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the OnePlus 12 cost $100 less ($799.99 vs $899.99). The OnePlus 13 is the newer phone, announced Oct 31, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the OnePlus 13
- Bigger battery 6,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
- Silicon-carbon battery
- Better water resistance IP68 + IP69 vs IP65
- Newer model Oct 31, 2024 vs Dec 5, 2023
- Lighter 213 g vs 220 g
- Thinner 8.5 mm vs 9.15 mm
Why choose the OnePlus 12
- Lower launch price $799.99 vs $899.99
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Overall
9.0
8.4
Display
8.9
8.9
Performance
8.6
7.7
Camera
8.2
8.1
Battery
7.7
7.2
Design
8.8
7.4
Software support
7.4
6.9
Value for money
6.9
6.3
Display
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Size
6.82 inches
6.82 inches
Type
OLED, ProXDR Display
OLED, ProXDR Display
Resolution
1440 × 3168 px
1440 × 3168 px
Pixel density
510 ppi
510 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
4,500 nits
4,500 nits
HDR
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection
Ceramic Guard
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.32 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 750
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.4"
50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.4"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
50 MP, 3× optical, periscope
64 MP, 3× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
3×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@24
Front camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Capacity
6,000 mAh
5,400 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
Li-Po
Wired charging
100 W
100 W
Wireless charging
50 W
50 W
Reverse wireless
—
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Dimensions
162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
164.3 × 75.8 × 9.15 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
9.15 mm
Weight
213 g
220 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
—
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68 + IP69
IP65
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, Midnight Ocean
Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Glacial White
Connectivity and features
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
—
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 14
Interface
OxygenOS 15
OxygenOS 14
OS updates
4 years
4 years
Security updates
6 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
OnePlus 13OnePlus 12
Announced
Oct 31, 2024
Dec 5, 2023
Released
Nov 1, 2024
Dec 11, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$899.99
$799.99
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