OnePlus 12 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
The OnePlus 12 scores 8.4 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 7.7. The OnePlus 12 leads in display, performance, battery and value for money, while the Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead in camera, design and software support. At launch in the US, the OnePlus 12 cost $199.01 less ($799.99 vs $999). The OnePlus 12 is the newer phone, announced Dec 5, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the OnePlus 12
- Bigger battery 5,400 mAh vs 5,050 mAh
- Faster wired charging 100 W vs 30 W
- Bigger screen 6.82 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,400 nits
- Lower launch price $799.99 vs $999
- Newer model Dec 5, 2023 vs Oct 4, 2023
Why choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP65
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Lighter 213 g vs 220 g
- Thinner 8.8 mm vs 9.15 mm
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 5 years
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Overall
8.4
7.7
Display
8.9
8.4
Performance
7.7
5.7
Camera
8.1
8.5
Battery
7.2
5.8
Design
7.4
8.4
Software support
6.9
9.2
Value for money
6.3
4.1
Display
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Size
6.82 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, ProXDR Display
OLED, Super Actua display
Resolution
1440 × 3168 px
1344 × 2992 px
Pixel density
510 ppi
489 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
4,500 nits
2,400 nits
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.3 GHz
2.91 GHz
GPU
Adreno 750
Mali-G715
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.4"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
64 MP, 3× optical, periscope
48 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
3×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@24
4K@60
Front camera
32 MP
10.5 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Capacity
5,400 mAh
5,050 mAh
Battery type
Li-Po
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Wired charging
100 W
30 W
Wireless charging
50 W
23 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Dimensions
164.3 × 75.8 × 9.15 mm
162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
Thickness
9.15 mm
8.8 mm
Weight
220 g
213 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP65
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Glacial White
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Connectivity and features
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
—
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✓ Yes
✕ No
Software
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
OxygenOS 14
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OS updates
4 years
7 years
Security updates
5 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
OnePlus 12Google Pixel 8 Pro
Announced
Dec 5, 2023
Oct 4, 2023
Released
Dec 11, 2023
Oct 12, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$799.99
$999
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