12R vs 13T
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13T (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → 12R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).
Value Score: 12R 72 · 13T 69 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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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.
The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.
The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the 12R.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12R | 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $350 |
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/16GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm | 162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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