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Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB) vs OnePlus 12 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 vs OnePlus 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 12 X Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB) 08Points
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points OnePlus 12 (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 X
6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (256GB)

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!

Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)} 8 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB) vs 12 (256GB)} 16 Advantages OnePlus 12 (256GB)
+12GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs12GB LPDDR5
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1/1.31" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.43" inches
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 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
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP55 certified
3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.1vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
OLEDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1140x3168 pixels38%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+494 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.82"8%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 48MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+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) 10.5MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
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
4700 mAhvs+5400 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+100W3 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/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

35 Common items in both devices
256GB (220GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
120Hz
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+28 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
ModelPixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 GUR25加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleOnePlus
Release date8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/202412/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Display typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1140x3168 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI494 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 16feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 14 (Global)
ColorOS 14 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)
AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10)
Geekbench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
(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 resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240/480fps
Slow motion
Dolby Vision
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony sensor

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)21mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.74" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh5400 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
100W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast
• Colors: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)OnePlus 12 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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