Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 delivers a premium experience with its refined A14 Bionic processor, exceptional display quality, and cohesive iOS ecosystem, though its 2815 mAh battery and 60Hz refresh rate feel dated. OnePlus 13R counters with significantly better value, offering a larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, substantially larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 80W charging, and superior camera hardware including a 50 MP main sensor with telephoto capabilities. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 slightly edges out A14 Bionic in raw benchmarks. The iPhone 12 excels in video processing with Dolby Vision HDR and maintains better long-term software support. OnePlus 13R's heavier build and IP65 rating versus iPhone's IP68 represent minor tradeoffs. For users prioritizing battery life, display refresh rates, and camera versatility at a lower price point, OnePlus 13R provides exceptional value. iPhone 12 suits those committed to Apple's ecosystem and willing to accept older specs for brand consistency.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the OnePlus 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| 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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