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OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 12R

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2025

OnePlus 13R

$599

90.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery98/100

· 2024

OnePlus 12R

$499

91.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

91.7

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery96/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus 13R:

✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus 12R:

✓3g lighter chassis (207g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $599)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus 13R	OnePlus 12R
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	2780x1264 (450 ppi)	2780x1264 (450 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	4,500 nits peak	4,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX906	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890
Telephoto Zoom	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.4	16 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 75 x 8.5 mm	163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight	210 g	207 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP65	IP64
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	80W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$599	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus 12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus 12R ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy OnePlus 13R:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

When to buy OnePlus 12R:

Higher overall BeastScore: 91.7 vs top rival 90.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 80W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 12R

Which phone is better: OnePlus 13R or OnePlus 12R?

OnePlus 12R leads with an overall BeastScore of 91.7/100 compared to OnePlus 13R (90.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 91.7 vs top rival 90.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 80W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R?

OnePlus 13R is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery, while OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R?

In lab hardware evaluations, OnePlus 13R scores 91/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus 12R scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

OnePlus 12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 12R

Which phone is better: OnePlus 13R or OnePlus 12R?

What are the primary battery and display differences between OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R?

How do the camera capabilities compare between OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R?

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