OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12: Design, performance, camera, and more compared

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OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12: The OnePlus 13 has already been launched in China and now the smartphone is expected to make its debut in India in January 2025. Over the past few weeks, several leaks surrounding the device have been making rounds on the internet, giving us a glimpse of what OnePlus may launch in India. However, for people looking for an upgrade, it is worth analyzing what upgrades and changes are coming to the OnePlus 13 in comparison to the OnePlus 12.

Therefore, we have curated a detailed comparison in specs, features, design, and more to get a better understanding of what new is expected to launch.The OnePlus 13 has gone through a major design change in comparison to the OnePlus 12. Based on the OnePlus 13 China variant design, the smartphone features flat sides and a screen, unlike the OnePlus 12 curved sides. OnePlus 13 camera island is not attracted to the frame and it has been pushed slightly to the right, giving it a more defined orientation.

Additionally, OnePlus has introduced a new leather panel instead of a glass back which has reduced the smartphone’s weight by 3 grams. It also has an IP68/IP69 rating, protecting the device from water. Also read: Australia bans social media for children under 16, brings world first law to protect young mindsFor display, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 12 feature the same 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED QHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4500nits peak brightness.

However, the OnePlus 13 is backed by Crystal Shield super-ceramic glass and the OnePlus 12 features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for scratch resistance. OnePlus 13 will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is a significant upgrade over the OnePlus 12’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Reportedly,