12+ 5G vs 13+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 13+ 5G 70 — 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+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13+ 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $215 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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