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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you place a high value on camera quality, the Google Pixel 8 is an excellent option with superior photo and video capabilities compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, if budget is a primary concern, the OnePlus 9 Pro is cheaper and offers a larger, curved screen and slightly longer battery life. Both phones have glass bodies and run on Android, but the Google Pixel 8 is newer with a more recent processor. The OnePlus 9 Pro has a higher screen resolution and more RAM, which could translate to better performance in some tasks. Remember that the Pixel 8's camera excels in capturing raw images and ultra HDR video, and it also features wireless charging, which are attributes that might sway your decision if those features are important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Good battery life
Advantages of the OnePlus 9 Pro
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.4
7.2
The Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality, while the OnePlus 9 Pro has good overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 8 boasts a very good selfie experience, bolstered by its excellent photos software experience and low light performance, making for highly versatile photography. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9 Pro has good camera capabilities, with solid photo software expertise and good performance across various lighting conditions, though not as highly ranked in camera versatility or selfie quality as the Pixel 8.
Photo Quality
8.5
7.0
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes good photos.
The Google Pixel 8 excels in photographs due to its superior software experience that enhances photo dynamic range and low light performance, and a high selfie quality. In comparison, the OnePlus 9 Pro also delivers competent photo quality, but its dynamic range and low light performance are not as advanced, and its selfie camera, while good, does not reach the selfie quality of the Google Pixel 8.
Video Quality
7.6
6.0
The Google Pixel 8 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes only fair videos.
The Google Pixel 8 delivers a superior video experience with excellent stabilization and dynamic range, as well as very good low light performance and mic quality. In contrast, the OnePlus 9 Pro provides very good video stabilization, but its dynamic range and low light performance are rated fair, with its mic quality noted as good.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 8 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and the OnePlus 9 Pro is 6.7 inches.
Cost
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The Google Pixel 8 has a price of $699 and the OnePlus 9 Pro costs $499.
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Battery
7.3 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | March 30, 2021 | |
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 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4500 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 (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.43" x 2.9" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 6 | |
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/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)41, 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 | Stellar Black, Forest Green, Morning Mist | |
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."
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TechRadar
James Peckham | April 2021
"The OnePlus 9 Pro offers phenomenal performance, a vastly superior camera to the brand’s previous smartphones, and a variety of top-end features that make this a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a premium Android handset.The 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD display is among the best we’ve seen on a smartphone, with plenty of detail, strong brightness, and a variety of other tweaks. If you like to watch a lot of video on your phone in particular, this is a great option."
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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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