OnePlus 12vsiQOO 13
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
OnePlus 12 and iQOO 13 trade category wins — OnePlus 12 in Display; iQOO 13 in Display. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- iQOO 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,300,000 pts).
- Too close to call between OnePlus 12 and iQOO 13.
- OnePlus 12 takes Camera — led by camera score (143 pts).
- OnePlus 12 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- iQOO 13 takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus 12 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 93 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want a better camera — 143 pts vs 132 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose iQOO 13 if you want…
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,300,000 pts vs 2,000,000 pts.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 100 W.
- Choose iQOO 13 if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 699 USD.
At a glance
- OnePlus 12
- iQOO 13
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
OnePlus 12
Choose OnePlus 12 if display matters most. It costs USD 699.
iQOO 13
Choose iQOO 13 if display matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
OnePlus 12
- Fast chipset
- 5,400 mAh + 100 W
- Bright display
- Cameras trail rivals
- Curved screen
- OxygenOS changes
iQOO 13
- Elite chipset
- 144 Hz display
- 120 W charging
- Average cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging