12+ 5G vs 13T
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13T edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.
The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $350 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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