12 Pro+ vs 13
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 Pro+ (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → 13 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).
Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 13 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's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 12 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 Pro+ | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $400 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 67W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm | 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Dec 2027 |
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