OnePlus 13vsOnePlus 12
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 13 wins
Verdict
OnePlus 13 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 13 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 899 — USD 200 more than the OnePlus 12. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- OnePlus 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,400,000 pts).
- Too close to call between OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 12.
- Too close to call between OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 12.
- OnePlus 13 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- OnePlus 12 takes Price — led by price (699 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus 13 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,400,000 pts vs 2,000,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want a better camera — 144 pts vs 143 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 13 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh.
Choose OnePlus 12 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 93 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12 if you want a lower price — 699 USD vs 899 USD.
At a glance
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 12
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The cheap alternative
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 13
Choose OnePlus 13 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 899.
OnePlus 12
Choose OnePlus 12 if display matters most. It costs USD 699, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
OnePlus 13
- Top-tier chipset
- 6,000 mAh + 100 W
- Very bright display
- Cameras trail Pixel/iPhone
- OxygenOS changes
- No compact option
OnePlus 12
- Fast chipset
- 5,400 mAh + 100 W
- Bright display
- Cameras trail rivals
- Curved screen
- OxygenOS changes