Matthew Cooper 
Dec 11, 2023
OnePlus 12 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are two of the most-hyped Android mobile phones of 2023. Both phones offer impressive specifications, features, and design, but which one is better for you? Here is a comparison of the OnePlus 12 and Google Pixel 8 Pro to help you decide.
OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Design and display
OnePlus 12 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro have similar glass and metal designs, with large camera modules on the back. However, the OnePlus 12 has a circular camera ring, while the Pixel 8 Pro has a rectangular camera visor. The OnePlus 12 is also slightly thicker and heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro.
Both phones have 6.8-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED displays with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. OnePlus 12 has a higher peak brightness of 4,500 nits, compared to the Pixel 8 Pro’s 2,400 nits. Both screens support HDR10+ and have in-display fingerprint scanners.
OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Performance and battery
OnePlus 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which is the latest and most powerful processor from Qualcomm. The Pixel 8 Pro uses the Google Tensor G3 chip, which is Google’s first custom-made processor. Both chips are based on the 4nm process and have 5G connectivity.
Read more: OnePlus 12 to launch worldwide in early 2024, confirmed for India
OnePlus 12 has more RAM and storage options than the Pixel 8 Pro, ranging from 12GB/256GB to 24GB/1TB. Pixel 8 Pro only has 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Both phones use LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 or 4.0 storage.
OnePlus 12 has a larger battery of 5,400mAh, compared to the Pixel 8 Pro’s 5,050mAh. OnePlus 12 also supports faster charging, with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Pixel 8 Pro has 30W wired and 23W wireless charging.
Camera and software
OnePlus 12 and the Pixel 8 Pro have similar camera setups, with 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, and 48MP or 64MP telephoto lenses. While OnePlus 12 has a 16MP selfie camera the Pixel 8 Pro has a 10.5MP selfie camera. Moreover, OnePlus 12 also has a dedicated image processing chip called Display P1, which was developed by OPPO.
Pixel 8 Pro has the advantage of Google’s image enhancement techniques, such as HDR+, Night Sight, and Portrait Mode. Both phones can record 8K video at 30fps and 4K video at 60fps.
OnePlus 12 runs on OxygenOS 13, which is based on Android 13. The Pixel 8 Pro runs on stock Android 13, which is the purest version of Android. Both phones will receive timely updates and security patches from their respective manufacturers.
Price and availability
OnePlus 12 was launched in China on December 5; however, it is yet to be released globally. The expected price range is $699-$749. Pixel 8 Pro was launched in October 2023 and is available for $999. Both phones are available in various colours and configurations.
