Anyone who wants to begin the new year with one of the best cheap phones will be very interested in a OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 12R comparison now that OnePlus has confirmed we're getting a follow-up to one of the best bargains of 2024. While the upcoming OnePlus 13 flagship will certainly command its share of attention, you'd expect a lot of interest in the lower-cost R version of the phone, particularly how it's different from the current version.
After all, the OnePlus 12R proved to be a personal favorite of mine this past year, thanks to flagship-class performance from a midrange phone and battery life that put all other devices to shame. What made the OnePlus 12R especially appealing in the U.S. was a lower-priced entry-level version that brought the price of the phone to less than $500.
