GoPro - HERO12 Black vs GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - HERO12 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 60 |
Between the HERO12 Black and HERO13 Black Mini (rumored), the HERO12 Black comes out ahead in max 4k fps, while the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins on several specs. Overall, the HERO12 Black scores 77.2 and the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) scores 69.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HERO12 Black edges ahead on the Mars Score (77.2 vs 69.8), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HERO12 Black if you care most about max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
The HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max video, waterproof depth, stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HERO12 Black is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: GoPro - HERO12 Black or GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored)?
GoPro - HERO12 Black leads the current Mars Score by 7.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max 4k fps against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GoPro - HERO12 Black if…
GoPro - HERO12 Black has the measurable edge on max fps 4k.
Choose GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) if…
GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why GoPro - HERO12 Black wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Why GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO12 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.3K | 5.3K |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO12 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | advanced | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO12 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 10 m |
| Weight | 154 g | 133 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |