12R vs 13 Pro+

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · 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 12R $350

Buy with care$18.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Realme 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

12R 9013 Pro+ 70

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12R 8513 Pro+ 56

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12R 6713 Pro+ 79

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12R 9013 Pro+ 84

5,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12R 2313 Pro+ 31

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12R.

Value

12R 7313 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12R	13 Pro+
Price (street)	$350	$320
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight	207 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP65
Supported until	Jan 2028	Aug 2028

12R full verdict →13 Pro+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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