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OnePlus 12 5G vs OnePlus 13s 5G

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OnePlus 12 5G

OnePlus 12 5G

  • 220 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.82 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
KSh 81,000Out of Stock
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OnePlus 13s 5G

OnePlus 13s 5G

  • 185 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.32 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 77,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP65 rating and 50 MP main camera, the OnePlus 13s 5G has a bigger battery (5,850 mAh) and a faster processor (up to 4.32 GHz vs 3.3 GHz) and is lighter (185 g) and slimmer, while the OnePlus 12 5G charges faster (100 W) and has a larger 6.82-inch, sharper, brighter screen and 8K video recording.

Weight

OnePlus 12 5G
220 g
OnePlus 13s 5G
185 g

Display

OnePlus 12 5G
About 6.82 inch screen
OnePlus 13s 5G
About 6.32 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus 12 5G
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
OnePlus 13s 5G
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Battery capacity

OnePlus 12 5G
5,400 mAh battery capacity
OnePlus 13s 5G
5,850 mAh battery capacity

Memory

OnePlus 12 5G
Up to 24 GB RAM
OnePlus 13s 5G
12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus 12 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 100 W (vs 80 W).
  • Sharper screen: 510 ppi (vs 460 ppi).
  • Larger 6.82-inch screen (vs 6.32-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 4,500 nits (vs 1,600).
  • 8K video recording (vs 4K).
  • 50 W wireless charging.

OnePlus 13s 5G

  • Bigger battery: 5,850 mAh (vs 5,400 mAh).
  • Faster processor: up to 4.32 GHz (vs 3.3 GHz).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 185 g (vs 220 g).
  • Slimmer: 8.2 mm thick (vs 9.2 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PriorityOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Display6.82-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 510 ppi6.32-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery capacity5,400 mAh battery5,850 mAh battery
Charging100 W wired, 50 W wireless charging80 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
ModelOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Announced2023, December 052025, June 05
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, December 11Available. Released 2025, June 12
Model numbersPJD110, CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583CPH2723

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Dimensions164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2 mm (5.94 x 2.82 x 0.32 in)
Weight220 g (7.76 oz)185 g (6.53 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Display6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)6.32 inches, 97.9 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1600 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Crystal Shield Glass

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
RAM12GB / 16GB / 24GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 4.0
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm, AF
Rear camera featuresHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
BatteryLi-Po 5400 mAh5850 mAh
Charging100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International) 80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA) 50W wireless, 100% in 55 min 10W reverse wireless80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 18W QC 5W reverse wired Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS 16 (China)Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, OxygenOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 - India, China; CDMA2000 1xHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - International; 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - India, China1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India, China1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavICGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYesYes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsFlowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White)Green Silk, Black Velvet, Pink Satin

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio—

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
SAR (US)1.18 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus 12 5GOnePlus 13s 5G
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1821801 (v10) GeekBench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench ES 3.1: 157fps (offscreen 1080p)AnTuTu: 2499190 (v10) GeekBench: 9093 (v6) 3DMark: 6473 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1155 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.3 LUFS (Good)—
Active use battery scoreActive use score 14:11h—

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP65.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the OnePlus 13s 5G if you want a bigger battery and a faster processor, or the OnePlus 12 5G if you would rather have faster charging and a larger 6.82-inch, sharper, brighter screen.

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