12 Pro+ vs 13 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → 12 Pro+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).
Value Score: 12 Pro+ 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12 Pro+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $320 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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