OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 13
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 13, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,400 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 100W |
| RAM (max) | — | 24 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.82 in | 6.82 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 220 g | 210 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 |
Summary: OnePlus 12 is ahead on main camera. OnePlus 13 is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz ProXDR Display, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, HDR Vivid |
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm² (~91.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Guard |
| Features | ProXDR Display, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bedtime Mode, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer | 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, Nature tone display, Eye comfort, Bedtime mode, Image sharpener, Video color enhancer, Screen color mode, Color vision enhancement, Auto brightness, Manual brightness, Screen Color Temperature, Bright HDR video mode, Night mode, Multi-brightness color calibration, Aqua Touch 2.0, RadiantView, Intelligent Eye Care 4.0 |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International) | Android 15, OxygenOS 15.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (Next-gen 8-core Oryon™ CPU) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno GPU |
Memory
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808 sensor); 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom (OmniVision OV64B sensor); 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX581 sensor) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808); 50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-600 with Triprism design); 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF (Samsung ISOCELL JN5) |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Master Mode, ProXDR | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Clear Burst, dual exposure, Action Mode, Portrait Mode, Master Mode, AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, High Pixel mode |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps (main camera), 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 4K Dolby Vision capture with every camera |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm (Sony IMX615 sensor) | 16 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable | Silicon-carbon, non-removable, dual-cell design |
| Charging | 100W wired (International, 1-100% in 26 min), 80W wired (USA, 1-100% in 30 min), 50W wireless (1-100% in 55 min), 10W reverse wireless | 100W SUPERVOOC wired (100% in 36 min), 50W AIRVOOC wireless (100% in 75 min), 50W magnetic charger (with magnetic case, 100% in 75 min), 10W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 6000 mAh (typical) |
Body
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (Arctic Dawn/Black Eclipse); 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (Midnight Ocean) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 210g or 213g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Guard), glass back, aluminum frame with quad-curved design and flat mid-frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black | — |
| Durability | IP65 dust/water resistant | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), A-GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 5, 2023 | 2024, October 31 (China); 2025, January 7 (Global) |
| Status | Released January 23, 2024 (Global) | Available. Released 2025, January 7. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 — 5,400 mAh for the OnePlus 12 versus 6,000 mAh for the OnePlus 13.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 — 220 g for the OnePlus 12 versus 210 g for the OnePlus 13.
Which is newer, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 — Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12 versus Jan 2025 for the OnePlus 13.
Is the OnePlus 12 or the OnePlus 13 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 12 8/10 and the OnePlus 13 9/10.