12 4G vs 13 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 4G | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $320 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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