OnePlus 13T vs Redmi Note 12S

The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 493,222).

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 12S
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 185g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 12S, the OnePlus 13T scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 12S: The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13T Redmi Note 12S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 3173674 493222
Geekbench Single 3041 678
Geekbench Multi 9494 1895
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 176 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 12S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi Note 12S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Note 12S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3173674 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12S MediaTek Helio G96
48/100 -543.5%
493222 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 12S by 543.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13T
$650
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (65/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12S?

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 12S?

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12S?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 12S?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi Note 12S?

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.