OnePlus
OnePlus 13
SD8 Elite · 6.82″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
93
/ 100
From $899
VS
OnePlus 13 wins by 5
OnePlus
OnePlus 12 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB
88
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
OnePlus 13 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13 lands at 93 and OnePlus 12 128GB at 88. That puts OnePlus 13 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 13 if…
- ✓Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- ✓IP68/IP69 dust + water
Pick OnePlus 12 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
OnePlus 13 93
vs 88 OnePlus 12 128GB
Score breakdown
OnePlus 13
93 cpu 96
gpu 95
camera 92
battery 96
display 95
design 92
OnePlus 12 128GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 88
battery 84
display 88
design 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus 12 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12 / 16 / 24 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 50 MP 3× tele | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless | — |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | — |
| Weight | 210 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
OnePlus 13
Pros
- +Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- +IP68/IP69 dust + water
Cons
- −Camera tuning trails Galaxy / Pixel
- −OxygenOS bloat regression
- −No Qi2 wireless
OnePlus 12 128GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12 128GB
Which is better, OnePlus 13 or OnePlus 12 128GB? +
OnePlus 13 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13 worth the price? +
At $899, OnePlus 13 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is OnePlus 12 128GB worth the price? +
At $799, OnePlus 12 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 13 or OnePlus 12 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.