Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus OnePlus 12

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Pixel 8 Pro compared with OnePlus 12
GooglePixel 8 ProOnePlusOnePlus 12
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023December 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.82″
Resolution2992 × 13443168 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness490 pixels per inch510 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits4,500 nits (better)
Display typeSuper Actua; LTPO OLED120 Hz ProXDR display with LTPO; 19.8:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density489 ppi510 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,600 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,400 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)1,600 nits HBM; 4,500 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)1–120 Hz dynamic refresh; 100% Display P3; 10-bit colour; Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and HDR Vivid
Performance
ChipTensor G3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–Qualcomm Kryo CPU
GPU–Adreno 750
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMLPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage; UK configurations 12 GB + 256 GB and 16 GB + 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP64 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)3×
Front camera10.5 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor sizeSony LYT-808, 50 MP, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, f/1.6, 23 mm equivalent, autofocus, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.95 aperture; 125.5° field of view; Lens correctionSony IMX581, 48 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 114° field of view, autofocus, EIS; macro focus at 3.5 cm
Telephoto camera48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera; 0.7 μm pixel width; f/2.8 aperture; 21.8° field of view; 5x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 30xOmniVision OV64B, 64 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, f/2.6, 70 mm equivalent, 3× optical zoom, autofocus, OIS and EIS
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Autofocus; 95° ultrawide field of viewSony IMX615, 32 MP, 1/2.74-inch sensor, f/2.4, 21 mm equivalent, fixed focus, EIS
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; digital zoom up to 120×
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 20x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom8K at 24 fps; 4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 240/480 fps
Front video4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresPro controls; High-resolution images; Ultra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; High-Res (up to 50 MP); Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Zoom Enhance; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephotoHasselblad Camera for Mobile; Master Mode; XPan; RAW and RAW Plus; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and continuous autofocus on main camera
Battery and charging
Battery5,050 mAh5,400 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 23 WUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4950 mAhDual-cell battery; 2,700 mAh at 7.82 V equivalent to 5,400 mAh at 3.91 V, 21.12 Wh typical; 5,260 mAh equivalent rated capacity
Wired chargingUp to 30 W; USB Power Delivery (PPS); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)100 W SUPERVOOC; UK specification lists a 100 W power adapter in the box
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers50 W AIRVOOC
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight213 g (better)220 g
Thickness8.8 mm (better)9.15 mm
Height × width162.6 × 76.5 mm164.3 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and silky matte back; polished aluminium frame–
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, MintSilky Black and Flowy Emerald (UK)
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP65, confirmed by the UK product overview; not an immersion rating
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer; Temperature sensorAccelerometer, compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, flick-detect, infrared and 13-channel light-colour sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioDolby Atmos audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14OxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops–
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist–
In the boxPixel 8 Pro; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPhone, 100 W SUPERVOOC power adapter, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM; eSIM availability depends on local carrier compatibility
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E; 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.4; aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBC
Ultra WidebandUltra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation–
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB-C earphones supported
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)Dual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS, QZSS and NavIC

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