OnePlus 13T vs Redmi Note 12
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Redmi Note 12
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 12, the OnePlus 13T scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 13/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi Note 12 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (53/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 12 by 566.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 12 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (53/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 12?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi Note 12?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.