When deciding between the OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R, comparing their processors, displays, cameras, connectivity and battery specifications can help identify the right fit. Both smartphones offer 5G connectivity, dual SIM support, AMOLED displays and stereo speakers. However, the OnePlus 13R uses a newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP telephoto camera and a larger 6,000 mAh battery, while the OnePlus 12R offers 100 W charging.
General
The OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12R share dual SIM support, 5G connectivity and OxygenOS. The OnePlus 13R launched with Android 15 and receives four years of OS updates and six years of security updates. The OnePlus 12R launched with Android 14 and receives three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| Launch date | 7 January 2025 | 6 February 2024 |
| Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with OxygenOS | Android 14 with OxygenOS |
| OS updates | 4 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 6 years | 4 years |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM size | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
Performance and hardware
The OnePlus 13R uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with an Adreno 750 GPU, while the OnePlus 12R uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with an Adreno 740 GPU. The 13R also offers LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, compared with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage on the 12R. Its AnTuTu score of 1,709,077 is higher than the 12R's 1,240,474.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 3.3 GHz | Octa-core, up to 3.2 GHz |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 8GB/16GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu | 1,709,077 | 1,240,474 |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Optical, on-screen | Optical, on-screen |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Display
Both smartphones feature 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1264 x 2780 pixel resolution and 450 ppi pixel density. The OnePlus 13R supports up to 4,500 nits peak brightness and uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, while the OnePlus 12R has a curved ProXDR LTPO display and IP64 water resistance.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.78-inch | 6.78-inch |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixel | 1264 x 2780 pixel |
| Aspect ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.8:9 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | ProXDR LTPO AMOLED, curved |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| HBM brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,600 nits |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 90.55% | 90.26% |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with punch-hole display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
Camera
The OnePlus 13R has a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. The OnePlus 12R uses a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. Both phones support OIS and 4K video recording at 60 fps through their rear cameras.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| Camera setup | Triple camera | Triple camera |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.8 | 50MP, f/1.8 |
| Secondary camera | 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 | 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 |
| Tertiary camera | 50MP telephoto, f/2.0 | 2MP macro, f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Front camera | 16MP, f/2.4 | 16MP, f/2.4 |
| Rear video recording | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 60 fps |
| Front video recording | Full HD at 30 fps | Full HD at 30 fps |
Connectivity and network compatibility
Both smartphones support dual nano-SIM configurations with 5G and 4G network connectivity. The OnePlus 13R adds Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 support, while the OnePlus 12R uses Bluetooth 5.3 and also supports Wi-Fi 7. Both devices support VoLTE, NFC, GPS and mobile hotspot functionality.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| SIM 2 | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.3 |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Battery
The OnePlus 13R has a larger 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80 W SuperVOOC charging, while the OnePlus 12R uses a 5,500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with faster 100 W SuperVOOC charging. The 13R recorded 14 hours 42 minutes in the PCMark battery test, compared with 20 hours for the 12R.
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 12R |
|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery type | Silicon carbon | Li-Polymer |
| Quick charging | 80 W SuperVOOC | 100 W SuperVOOC |
| Charging time | 47 minutes 17 seconds (20% to 100%) | 50 minutes 5 seconds (20% to 100%) |
| PCMark battery life | 14 hours 42 minutes | 20 hours |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
