{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12-vs-oneplus-13t/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:50:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 13T",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 13T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 91 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The OnePlus 13T is the cheaper of the two at PKR 132,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12",
            "slug": "oneplus-12",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_40_26-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:42:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 89,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 59.8,
                "overall": 90.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023 (China), Global launch in January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "3168 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED ProXDR 1-120Hz adaptive 10-bit, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, OIS 64 MP, periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, ultrawide, 114° field of view Hasselblad Color Calibration Multi-directional PDAF Hasselblad Portrait Mode HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash RAW Support",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps Dolby Vision HDR Gyro-EIS + OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5400 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby 5G + 5G Dual SIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Tri-band (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 13T",
            "slug": "oneplus-13t",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-13t/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_05_42-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 132999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:20:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust-tight and water resistant against low-pressure water jets"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.32 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2640 Pixels (~460 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Adaptive Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz 6 × Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ColorOS 15 (China) / OxygenOS 15 (Global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 50 MP (Telephoto), f/2.0, 2x Optical Zoom, PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama Hasselblad Color Calibration",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (Wide), f/2.4 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6260 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-13t",
        "margin": 4.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 89,
                    "oneplus-13t": 92
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13t"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 98,
                    "oneplus-13t": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 88,
                    "oneplus-13t": 90
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13t"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "oneplus-13t": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "oneplus-13t": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 59.8,
                    "oneplus-13t": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13t"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 13T costs PKR 87,000 less.",
        "OnePlus 13T packs a 860 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12 charges 20W faster.",
        "OnePlus 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13T?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. OnePlus 12 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 13T in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is listed at PKR 219,999 and OnePlus 13T at PKR 132,999. That makes OnePlus 13T cheaper by PKR 87,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13T?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13T leads on battery. OnePlus 12 carries a 5400 mAh cell and OnePlus 13T a 6260 mAh cell, with 100W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 13T?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13T is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) while OnePlus 13T runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}