Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 12R – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the OnePlus 12R?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus 12R with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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Google Pixel 8 Pro

Tensor G3
4 nm
5050 mAh
30W
6.7"
1344x2992 pixels
50 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

OnePlus 12R

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
5500 mAh
100W
6.78"
1264x2780 pixels
50 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

OnePlus 12R

General

Launch Date

October 04, 2023

January 23, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Custom UI

OxygenOS 14

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

3 Years (until Android 17)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2030)

4 Years (until 2028)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji, Magic Compose

AI Eraser

Body

Dimensions

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm

Thickness

8.8 mm

Weight

213 g

207 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Mineral Glass back panel, Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

IP64

Display

Size

6.7 inches

6.78 inches

Type

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

LTPO4 AMOLED, HDR10

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2400 nits

4500 nits

Resolution

1344x2992 pixels

1264x2780 pixels

Pixel Density

490 ppi

450 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.8:9

Screen to Body Ratio

87.4 %

90.9 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core
1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF

50 MP
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

LED flash, HDR, panorama, 20 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Video Recording Features

Slo-motion, Video HDR, Macro Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS, OIS

gyro-EIS, OIS, Dual Video Recording, Ultra Steady Video, Bokeh portrait video

Selfie Camera

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

16 MP
f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 2.0

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

5050 mAh

5500 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

30W

100W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

100% in 26 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

23W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

Iron Gray, Cool Blue

Price in India

₹98999

₹29999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus 12R with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 8 Pro launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas OnePlus 12R launched with Android 14 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 8 Pro will get security updates until 2030 (approx. 7 years), while OnePlus 12R is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8 Pro and OnePlus 12R feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 12R also boasts a brighter screen with 4500 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

OnePlus 12R features a larger 5500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. OnePlus 12R also supports faster wired charging at 100W, compared to 30W on Google Pixel 8 Pro. Google Pixel 8 Pro supports wireless charging at 23W, while OnePlus 12R does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 8 Pro offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.