Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) vs OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs OnePlus 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:14 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:36 AM

Compare OnePlus 12 X Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	vs	15 Advantages OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1/1.31" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.43" inches
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP55 certified
8GB LPDDR5X	vs	+16GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+1TB (968GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
OLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1140x3168 pixels39% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+494 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.82"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP161% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 11MP	vs	+(front) 32MP197% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4575 mAh	vs	+5400 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+100W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.3 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

120Hz

1 billion

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8 G9BQD	加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China
Brand	Google	OnePlus
Release date	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)	75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1140x3168 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	494 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 14 (Global) ColorOS 14 (China)
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10) Geekbench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	1TB (968GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	International: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) India, China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240/480fps Slow motion Dolby Vision Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony sensor
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	11 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4064x2648 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4575 mAh	5400 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	100W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint	• Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)	OnePlus 12 (1TB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered