Realme 12 Pro+ vs Realme 13 Pro+
Compare Realme 12 Pro+ vs Realme 13 Pro+ side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5200mAh…
Realme
12 Pro+
$399
3categories won
Realme
13 Pro+
$379
4categories won
15 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 12 Pro+ takes the overall win
The Realme 12 Pro+ claims the overall win over the Realme 13 Pro+, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 12 Pro+. Choose the 12 Pro+ if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 13 Pro+ if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
12 Pro+ wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
12 Pro+ vs 13 Pro+: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 2950 | 2910 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 185.5 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Build | Curved glass front, premium vegan leather back with 3D jubilee bracelet seam, luxury watch fluted bezel | Polycarbonate frame, curved Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, Monet-inspired textured glass or vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399 | $379 |
Realme 12 Pro+
Realme democratizes flagship photography with the Realme 12 Pro+, bringing a flagship-grade 64MP OmniVision OV64B periscope lens with 3x optical and 120x digital zoom into the mid-tier.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Realme 13 Pro+
The Realme 13 Pro+ democratizes periscope telephoto photography under $400, integrating dual 50MP Sony LYTIA sensors (Sony LYT-701 main + Sony LYT-600 3x periscope), a Monet-inspired brushstroke back, 80W SuperVOOC, and IP65 protection.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh