OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 12: Is the 2025 budget flagship better than 2024 flagship?
OnePlus has launched its flagship and budget flagship devices for 2025. While OnePlus 13R is the budget flagship of the year, the OnePlus 13 is the flagship device. While the OnePlus 13 will cater the needs of those users who want a flagship Android device, the OnePlus 13R is meant for those who want budget flagship. Post the launch of OnePlus 13 series, we have observed that OnePlus 12 series became more affordable.
If you are planning to get the top variant of OnePlus 13R, you might want to check the prices of OnePlus 12 base variant. If you are feature oriented person, you will not mind stretching your budget and opting for the OnePlus 12. However, if budget is the biggest factor for you, OnePlus 13R will do the job.
We have compared OnePlus 13R with the OnePlus 12. You can check the specs and decide which one you should purchase.
OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 12
Processor
OnePlus 13R as well as OnePlus 12 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both the devices get Adreno 750. When it comes to CPU, we get is a 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor on both the devices. Both the devices are expected to offer similar performance.
Display
The OnePlus 13R gets 6.77-inch 1.5K (2780×1264 pixels) ProXDR LTPO AMOLED display that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and peak brightness of 4500 nits. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 offers 6.82-inch AMOLED display that offers 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 4500 nits. While the OnePlus 13R gets Gorilla Glass 7i protection, the OnePlus 12 gets Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Protection wise the 12R is better than the 13R. While the OnePlus 13R offers flat display, the OnePlus 12R offers a curved display. In terms of IP Rating, both the OnePlus devices offer IP65 protection.
Camera
The OnePlus 13R as well as the OnePlus 12 gets a triple camera module at the rear. On the 13R, the set up includes 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary, 50MP telephoto and 8MP ultra-wide cameras. The OnePlus 12 on the other hand offers 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary, 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide and 64MP periscope cameras. Camera wise the OnePlus 12 is better than the OnePlus 13R as it offers 4th generation Hasselblad camera technology on-board. Front camera on the OnePlus 12 is 32MP while on the OnePlus 13R is 16MP.
If you are into video recording, you will be happy to know that the OnePlus 12 offers up to 8K @ 24 fps UHD output. The OnePlus 13R offers up to 4K @ 60 fps UHD output. Whether still photography or videography, the OnePlus 12 is the better choice.
Battery and Software
Battery on the OnePlus 13R is larger than the OnePlus 12. While the 13R offers 6,000mAh battery, the 12R offers 5400mAh battery. Fast charging on both the devices is 100W SUPERVOOC. However, the OnePlus 12 gets 50W AIRVOOC and 10W reverse charging support.
When it comes to software, the OnePlus 13R gets Android 15 out of the box and there are upgrades till Android 19. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 will get updates until Android 17. The OnePlus 12 came with 3 years of Android 14 (with three years of OS updates).
Variants and Prices
When it comes to variant, the OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 12 are offered with 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB variants.
In terms of prices, the OnePlus 13R costs Rs 42,999 and Rs 49,999 for base and top variants respectively. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R costs Rs 64,999 and Rs 69,999 for base and top variants respectively. If you have ICICI bank credit card the base variant will get Rs 7000 instant discount. This means that you will get it at just Rs 53,999.
Speaking of the OnePlus 13R top variant, it gets Rs 3000 instant discount through ICICI bank credit card. The final price will be Rs 46,999.
(Note: We have not preferred any device among the two. A buyer is free to purchase OnePlus 13R or OnePlus 12 based on his/her personal preference.)
