12 Pro+ vs 13+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the 12 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.49/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Realme 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 7013+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 5613+ 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 Pro+ 7913+ 5G 67

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12 Pro+ 8013+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 2313+ 5G 32

The 13+ 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 6313+ 5G 70

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	13+ 5G
Price (street)	$300	$215
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	196 g	185 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP65
Supported until	Jan 2028	Sep 2028

12 Pro+ full verdict →13+ 5G 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.