OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 12R vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Which is the most powerful performer?
Check out the detailed comparison of the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R against Google's flagship Pixel 8 Pro, from features, specs, prices and more.
New Delhi: OnePlus has officially made its mark on the market with the launch of its premium flagship OnePlus 12 and a more budget-friendly option, the OnePlus 12R. Now that their official specifications have been announced, the newly launched smartphones are being compared against each other, as well as against other benchmark smartphones such as the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Here is a detailed comparison between the latest releases from Google and OnePlus.
OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 12R vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Which is better?
The launch of OnePlus 12 and 12R on January 23 has fans around the world hyped and comparing OnePlus' latest releases against Google's latest flagship, the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Here is a detailed comparison of features, specifications and price between the three powerful devices.
Display:
- OnePlus 12: comes with a 6.82″ ProXDR AMOLED, a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4500 nits.
[Verdict: Best in brightness] - OnePlus 12R: has a 6.78″ AMOLED ProXDR, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4500 nits
[Verdict: Tied with OnePlus 12] - Google Pixel 8 Pro: sports a 6.7″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 nits peak brightness
[Verdict: Good, but behind in brightness]
Processor:
- OnePlus 12: is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
[Verdict: Latest and most powerful] - OnePlus 12R: sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
[Verdict: Still very powerful, but slightly behind the Gen 3] - Google Pixel 8 Pro: was launched with the Tensor 2 chip processing chip.
[Verdict: Unique and optimised for Google software, but not as raw power as Snapdragon chips]
Battery:
- OnePlus 12: has a battery capacity of 5400 mAh with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging
(Pronunciation: Fastest charging overall) - OnePlus 12R: Comes with 5500mAh battery and 100W SUPERVOOC charging
(Pronunciation: Slightly larger capacity than OnePlus 12, but same charging speed) - Google Pixel 8 Pro: houses a 5050 mAh battery with 30W wired charging and 23W wireless charging
(Pronunciation: Good battery life and decent charging, but far behind OnePlus in terms of speed)
Camera:
- OnePlus 12: 4th generation Hasselblad, 50 MP Sony main sensor, 64 MP telephoto (3x zoom), 48 MP ultra-wide (verdict: Versatile setup with high-resolution sensors and Hasselblad branding)
- OnePlus 12R: 50MP Sony main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro (verdict: Good main sensor, but lacks telephoto and ultrawide capabilities of OnePlus 12)
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: 50 MP main sensor, 12 MP ultra-wide, 5x periscope telephoto (verdict: Excellent image processing thanks to Pixel software, strong telephoto zoom, but main sensor with a lower resolution than OnePlus 12)
RAM and storage:
- OnePlus 12: 12 GB with 256 GB or 16 GB RAM with 512 GB storage.
(Pronunciation: More options and more RAM than Pixel 8 Pro) - OnePlus 12R: 8 GB with 128 GB or 16 GB RAM with 256 GB storage.
(Pronunciation: Less RAM and storage than OnePlus 12, but still good options) - Google Pixel 8 Pro: 12 GB RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage options
(Pronunciation: Lower RAM and storage options than OnePlus 12)
Price:
- OnePlus 12: starts at Rs 64,999 for the 12 GB RAM option and Rs 69,999 for the 16 GB RAM option
(Pronunciation: Middle ground in terms of price) - OnePlus 12R: priced at Rs 39,999 for 8GB RAM and Rs 45,999 for 16GB RAM
(Pronunciation: Most affordable of the three) - Google Pixel 8 Pro: Around Rs 1,06,999 for the 128 GB storage and Rs 1,13,999 for the 256 GB storage
(Pronunciation: Most expensive of the three)
Software:
- OnePlus 12 and 12R: OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14
(Pronunciation: Fast and clear user interface with some customization options) - Google Pixel 8 Pro: Pure Android 14 with guaranteed updates for up to 7 years.
(Pronunciation: Cleanest Android experience with longer software support)
Brief summary
Here's a quick summary of the three powerful devices so you can make the best choice.
- OnePlus 12: Best for those who prioritize powerful performance, fast charging, a versatile camera and Oxygen UI.
- OnePlus 12R: Best for those who want a more affordable option with good performance, long battery life and are on a budget.
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: Best for those who value clean software and want excellent image processing and guaranteed updates, and don't mind the higher price.
The OnePlus 12 and 12R are available for pre-order; However, the OnePlus 12 will go live on sale on January 30, while the OnePlus 12R will go live on sale on February 6.