GoPro - HERO12 Black vs GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored)

The HERO12 Black is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 36.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the HERO12 Black if you care most about max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps.

The HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) similarly doesn't 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 don't 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.