OnePlus 15 vs Google Pixel 8
The OnePlus 15 scores 9.4 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0. The OnePlus 15 leads in display, performance, camera, battery, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 8 is ahead in software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8 cost $200.99 less ($699 vs $899.99). The OnePlus 15 is the newer phone, announced Oct 27, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the OnePlus 15
- Bigger battery 7,300 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 + IP69K vs IP68
- Newer model Oct 27, 2025 vs Oct 4, 2023
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $699 vs $899.99
- Lighter 187 g vs 211 g
- Reverse wireless charging
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 6 years
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Overall
9.4
7.0
Display
8.9
7.7
Performance
9.0
5.5
Camera
8.4
7.1
Battery
8.5
5.2
Design
8.8
8.5
Software support
7.4
9.2
Value for money
7.6
3.9
Display
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Size
6.78 inches
6.2 inches
Type
OLED
OLED, Actua display
Resolution
1272 × 2772 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
450 ppi
428 ppi
Refresh rate
165 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✕ No
Peak brightness
—
2,000 nits
HDR
HDR10+, HDR Vivid
—
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.61 GHz
2.91 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Mali-G715
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
50 MP, 3.5× optical
—
Optical zoom
3.5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
32 MP
10.5 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Capacity
7,300 mAh
4,575 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
—
Wired charging
120 W
27 W
Wireless charging
50 W
18 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Dimensions
161.42 × 76.67 × 8.1 mm
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
211 g
187 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68 + IP69K
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Sand Storm, Infinite Black, Ultra Violet
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Connectivity and features
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✓ Yes
✕ No
Software
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 14
Interface
OxygenOS 16
—
OS updates
4 years
7 years
Security updates
6 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
OnePlus 15Google Pixel 8
Announced
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 4, 2023
Released
—
Oct 12, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$899.99
$699
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