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Updated February 13, 2024·
Choosing between the Google Pixel 8 and the OnePlus 12 involves prioritizing what aspects are most important to you. If you're looking for value and an excellent overall camera experience for less expense, the Google Pixel 8 could be the better choice. However, if you are willing to pay more, the OnePlus 12 offers a larger screen with higher resolution, more RAM for better performance, a significantly higher battery capacity which could lead to longer battery life, and a better video recording capability. Both phones run on Android, so the operating system is consistent between the two. Keep in mind that the OnePlus 12's additional features and improvements do come at a higher price point. 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 12
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.4
7.8
The Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 8 stands out with better cameras due to its unique features like Magic Eraser, resulting in a very good selfie quality, while the OnePlus 12 lacks such exclusive enhancements, offering just good selfie performance. The Pixel 8's camera system benefits from a stronger software experience, and overall versatility, whereas the OnePlus 12 falls short in these areas.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.8
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 12 takes good photos.
The Google Pixel 8 outperforms the OnePlus 12 in taking photos, particularly due to its superior software experience, dynamic range, and low-light performance. Furthermore, the Google Pixel 8 has a higher selfie quality, which is very important for many users, while the OnePlus 12 takes comparatively poorer photos and selfies.
Video Quality
7.6
7.0
The Google Pixel 8 and OnePlus 12 both have good videos, though the Google Pixel 8 takes somewhat better videos.
The Google Pixel 8 offers excellent video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, in addition to a superior video software experience, which collectively lead to higher-quality videos. In contrast, the OnePlus 12, despite its best mic quality, falls short in video resolution/framerate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, resulting in less impressive video results.
Battery
7.3 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 8 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and the OnePlus 12 is 6.82 inches.
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Cost
$800
$800
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$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Google Pixel 8 has a price of $800 and the OnePlus 12 costs $800.
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How the Google Pixel 8 and the OnePlus 12 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | February 6, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.82" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 428 | 510 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG3 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 5400 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 18 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | Yes (10 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.47" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 7.76 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 | 5.4 | |
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, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 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 | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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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."
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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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