PhoneLifespan

12 vs 13 Pro+

vs

Winner

OnePlus 12

The 12 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $16.04 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 72 · 13 Pro+ 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus 12 $500
Buy with care$16.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Realme 13 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 10013 Pro+ 70

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12 9213 Pro+ 56

The 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 7913 Pro+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12 8813 Pro+ 84

5,400mAh vs 5,200mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 3713 Pro+ 30

The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 6 months longer than the 13 Pro+.

Value
12 7213 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 12 at $16.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec1213 Pro+
Price (street)$500$320
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,400 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight220 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJan 2029Aug 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.