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Updated February 13, 2024·
If camera versatility is crucial for you, the OnePlus 12 might suit you better as it has a more diverse camera setup with higher megapixel counts and a telephoto lens for zoom photography. While both phones offer OLED screens, the OnePlus 12 has a larger and brighter display with a higher refresh rate, which may provide a smoother visual experience than the iPhone 13. The OnePlus 12 also offers a substantial battery capacity advantage, which may translate to longer battery life. However, you might prefer the iPhone 13 for its iOS operating system, potentially longer warranty, and its lower price point. Keep in mind that the iPhone 13's performance and camera quality have been well-received despite its lower hardware specs compared to the OnePlus 12. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13
- The Apple iPhone 13 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Video Quality
8.0
7.0
The Apple iPhone 13 takes very good videos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good videos.
The iPhone 13 captures very good videos because it excels in video resolution and frame rate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality. In contrast, the OnePlus 12, while having the best resolution and frame rate, falls short in video software experience and notably in stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and mic quality, resulting in poorer overall video quality.
Battery
7.1 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 12 is 6.82 inches.
Cost
$630
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 13 has a price of $630 and the OnePlus 12 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
7.8
The OnePlus 12 and Apple iPhone 13 both have good overall cameras quality.
The Apple iPhone 13 boasts a selfie camera that is rated as very good, likely due to better software optimization and low light performance, while the OnePlus 12 is rated as simply good, which suggests that its selfie camera might not perform as well under varying conditions, despite its higher resolution. Additionally, the iPhone 13 has been marked as having very good camera versatility, which covers aspects like different focal lengths and sensor sizes, compared to the OnePlus 12's good rating, indicating that the iPhone might offer more varied photographic options and better overall image quality.
Photo Quality
7.5
7.8
The OnePlus 12 and Apple iPhone 13 both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 13 captures superior selfies compared to the OnePlus 12, due to a combination of better software for photo processing and advanced capabilities in handling various shooting conditions such as dynamic range and low light environments.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 and the OnePlus 12 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 | OnePlus 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$630 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | February 6, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.82" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3168 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 510 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.1 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3240 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (10 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 6.47" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.14 oz | 7.76 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Green, Red | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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James Peckham | September 2022
"The iPhone 13 isn’t a game changer for Apple’s series of smartphones, but it’s an important iteration that offers better battery life, a better processor and an upgraded camera setup than iPhones that have gone before it. If you’re looking for a fast and capable smartphone, and don’t need the extra features of the pricier Pro model, this is a top choice."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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