Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 12R
The Google Pixel 8a scores 6.5 in our rating, and the OnePlus 12R scores 7.3. The Google Pixel 8a leads in design and software support, while the OnePlus 12R is ahead in display, performance, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel 8a is the newer phone, announced May 7, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8a
- Better water resistance IP67 vs IP64
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $499.99
- Newer model May 7, 2024 vs Jan 4, 2024
- Lighter 189 g vs 207 g
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
Why choose the OnePlus 12R
- Bigger battery 5,500 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Faster wired charging 80 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
- More RAM 8 GB / 16 GB vs 8 GB
- Thinner 8.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Overall
6.5
7.3
Display
7.8
8.8
Performance
5.3
6.8
Camera
6.4
6.3
Battery
4.3
6.1
Design
7.8
7.6
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
4.0
6.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Size
6.1 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, AMOLED ProXDR
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1264 × 2780 px
Pixel density
430 ppi
450 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
4,500 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 740
Geekbench 6 single-core
1,270
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
3,360
—
RAM
8 GB
8 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Main camera
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
8 MP
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front video
4K@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Capacity
4,492 mAh
5,500 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
80 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
—
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Dimensions
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.8 mm
Weight
189 g
207 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP67
IP64
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Cool Blue, Iron Gray, Sunset Dune
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
—
OxygenOS 14
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8aOnePlus 12R
Announced
May 7, 2024
Jan 4, 2024
Released
May 14, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$499.99
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