PhoneLifespan

12 vs 13 Ultra

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Winner

OnePlus 12

The 12 wins this one, taking software longevity and display decisively. Against the 13 Ultra it's also the sounder buy at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 72 · 13 Ultra 62 — 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$15.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650
Buy with care$29.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 10013 Ultra 90

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 Ultra 85

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

Camera
12 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
12 8813 Ultra 80

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 3713 Ultra 26

The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 9 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value
12 7213 Ultra 62

Overall value goes to the 12 at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec1213 Ultra
Price (street)$500$650
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight220 g227 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2029Apr 2028
12 full verdict →13 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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