The Realme 13 Pro+ was launched today alongside the Realme 13 Pro in the Indian market. With a starting price of Rs 32,999, it competes strongly against rivals like the OPPO Reno 12 Pro, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, and surprisingly its predecessor, the Realme 12 Pro+.
If you want to see the difference between the two, you are at the right place as we’ll compare the Realme 13 Pro+ with the Realme 12 Pro+ to examine any differences between the two models. Let’s get started!
The Realme 13 Pro+ offers three variants, whereas the Realme 12 Pro+ is limited to two. There is a difference of Rs 1,000 between the base model and the 12GB+256GB variants of both phones. However, the Realme 12 Pro+ doesnot have a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. As the price difference is minimal, the Realme 13 Pro+ becomes a practical choice for better value.
Realme 13 Pro+
Regarding availability, both phones can be purchased from the Realme eStore. The Realme 13 Pro+ is also available on Flipkart, while the Realme 12 Pro+ can be found on Amazon.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Design and Build
The Realme 13 Pro+ showcases a curved design with a spherical camera module on the back, inspired by a ‘Monet‘ theme. Its back panel features dazzling glass with shimmering particles and is available in Monet Gold and Emerald Green. The smartphone is IP65-rated and weighs 185.5 grams.
The Realme 12 Pro+ also sports a curved design with rounded edges and a spherical camera module. Its design draws inspiration from luxury watches and includes a Gold Fluted Bezel. The back panel is crafted from premium vegan leather and is available in three colours: Explorer Red, Submarine Blue, and Navigator Beige. The 12 Pro+ is IP65-rated and weighs 196 grams.
Realme 13 Pro+ Design
While the camera modules on both phones appear quite similar, the Realme 12 Pro+ includes a ZIP line absent from the 13 Pro+. Both stand out with their striking design and are IP65-rated, though the 12 Pro+ is slightly heavier.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Display
The Realme 13 Pro+ comes with a 6.7-inch OLED display featuring a 394 ppi density, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2000 nits of peak brightness, a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a punch-hole design.
The Realme 12 Pro+ also has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 394ppi density, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 950 nits of peak brightness, a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a punch-hole design.
Realme 13 Pro+ Display
While both models offer the same screen size and refresh rate, the Realme 13 Pro+ provides an additional 1050 nits of brightness over the Realme 12 Pro+. Thus, if maximum brightness is crucial, the newer model would be the better choice.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Performance
The Realme 13 Pro+ is powered by the QualcommSnapdragon7sGen2 SoC, built on a 4nm process. It features an integrated Adreno 710 GPU, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
The Realme 12 Pro+ also gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, built on a 4nm process. It features an integrated Adreno 710 GPU, up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB storage.
Realme 13 Pro+ Performance
Both phones use the same chipset as previously mentioned and are built on a 4nm process with the Adreno 710 GPU. The main difference is that the Realme 13 Pro+ offers up to 512GB of storage, whereas the Realme 12 Pro+ is limited to a maximum of 256GB. Check out their AnTuTu and Geekbench scores below.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Software
The Realme 13 Pro+ runs Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14.
The Realme 12 Pro+ ships with the Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14.
Realme 13 Pro+ Software
Both phones operate on the same software platform based on Android 14. The Realme 13 Pro+ is marketed as the Next AI device, featuring numerous advanced AI capabilities. So, if you are planning on riding the AI wave, the Realme 13 Pro+ is a better option for you.
Both the Realme 13 Pro+ and 12 Pro+ are promised two years of software updates and three years of security updates from Realme.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Cameras
The Realme 13 Pro+ boasts a 50MP wide camera with an f/1.9 aperture at the back, along with a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with an f/2.7 aperture and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, there’s a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.5 aperture.
The Realme 12 Pro+ features a 50MP wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with f/2.8 aperture, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, it offers a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
Realme 13 Pro+ Camera
Both phones have the same primary camera setup. However, the Realme 13 Pro+ comes with a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, compared to the 64-megapixel telephoto camera on the Realme 12 Pro+ The periscope lens and the numerous AI features feel like an upgrade, so, choosing the 13 Pro+ feels much better.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Battery and Charging
The Realme 13 Pro+ packs a 5,200mAh battery and an 80W SUPERVOOC charger.
The Realme 12 Pro+ packs a 5,000mAh battery and a 67W SUPERVOOC charger.
Realme 13 Pro+ Battery
The Realme 13 Pro+ features a battery capacity that’s 200mAh greater than that of the 12 Pro+. It also offers faster charging speeds compared to the 12 Pro+. Here, the new Realme 13 Pro+ wins.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 12 Pro+: Verdict
Both the Realme 13 Pro+ and the Realme 12 Pro+ offer stylish designs. When it comes to the display, performance, software, and camera, the specifications of both phones are quite similar, with only minor differences.
However, if battery life and the blend of AI features are key considerations, the Realme 13 Pro+ is a preferable choice. Additionally, with only about a Rs 1,000 price difference, choosing the latest model in 2024 would be prudent.
