Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs OnePlus 13
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro delivers a polished flagship experience with excellent build quality, reliable performance via the A14 Bionic chip, and a refined 60Hz Super Retina XDR display. However, it shows its age with modest camera specs (12MP sensors) and a smaller 2815mAh battery. OnePlus 13 significantly outpaces it with cutting-edge hardware: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a massive 6000mAh battery supporting 100W charging, dramatically superior camera system (50MP sensors with advanced OIS), and a stunning 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display hitting 4500 nits. OnePlus also offers more RAM (12GB vs 6GB) and storage flexibility at a $100 lower price point. While iPhone 12 Pro excels in software optimization and ecosystem integration, the OnePlus 13 provides substantially better raw performance, battery longevity, charging speed, and photography capabilities. For most users, OnePlus 13 represents exceptional value and modern flagship features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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