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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a better camera, the Google Pixel 8's exclusive camera features might appeal to you, despite the OnePlus 11 having a more versatile camera setup with additional lenses. The OnePlus 11 offers a larger screen and a higher battery capacity which could mean better battery life, but it’s also likely to be more expensive. Both have the same storage and are Android devices, but the Pixel 8 offers unique phone features like call screening. If you favor screen size or battery, the OnePlus 11 could be worth the extra cost, but for camera software and distinctive phone features, the Pixel 8 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the OnePlus 11
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.4
7.7
The Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 11 has good overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 8 boasts an excellent selfie camera, strong photos software experience, and dynamic range, alongside features like Magic Eraser, contributing to its very good camera performance. Conversely, the OnePlus 11 provides very good selfie quality as well, with a greater emphasis on camera versatility including a telephoto lens with optical zoom and superb video capabilities, although it lacks some of the Pixel-exclusive software enhancements.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.6
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 11 takes good photos.
The Google Pixel 8 excels in photo capture because its software is designed to deliver the best experience, and it boasts an excellent dynamic range and low light performance, along with a very good selfie quality. On the other hand, the OnePlus 11 also offers a very good photos software experience with good photo dynamic range and low light capabilities, but its selfie quality is good, slightly behind the Pixel 8.
Video Quality
7.6
7.0
The Google Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 both have good videos, though the Google Pixel 8 takes somewhat better videos.
The Google Pixel 8 offers superior video stabilization and dynamic range, resulting in smoother footage and better handling of different lighting conditions, while OnePlus 11 excels in video software experience, providing features and usability that enhance the video recording process. Both phones deliver strong low-light video performance and good microphone quality, making them reliable choices for capturing quality videos in various scenarios.
Battery
7.3 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 11 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 8 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and the OnePlus 11 is 6.7 inches.
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Cost
$678
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The Google Pixel 8 has a price of $678 and the OnePlus 11 costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 11 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | February 16, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3216 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 428 | 525 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG3 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 18 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.42" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 7.23 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | Titan Black, Eternal Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Google Pixel 8
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years.
The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."
OnePlus 11
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Android Police
Will Sattelberg | April 2023
"The OnePlus 11 isn’t a perfect device, but it’s another big step in the right direction for the company. A great display, incredible performance, and some of the best battery life I've ever seen on a phone helps make this one of the best OnePlus devices in recent years."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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