OnePlus 13 Vs. Pixel 9 is an unexpected conundrum

[@dilligaf77]

I've had the OnePlus 13 since release and it's been a great phone. Everything in this video is spot on. The battery life and smooth operations of this phone is what has me hooked. Hell, I had almost 11 hours of screen on time one day and still had 20% battery left! I'm not much of a picture taking person but the few I have taken are good enough for me. I've even noticed my cell reception has improved (T-Mobile network). There are 3 dead/drop areas for me on my commute to work and I haven't dropped 1 call since using this phone, which is wild to me because I've been driving the same route for well on 10 years now.

[@ShellymanStudios]

Sounds so nice, meanwhile my S23U battery life is dog water.

[@kamellion77]

How do you find the cameras compared to the 12?

[@dilligaf77]

@@ShellymanStudios I upgraded from an S23U. It was crazy buggy sometimes and I had to reset it 4 times since getting it. I'm hoping I don't experience the same issues. So far I'm saying it's worth it but only time will truly tell.

[@dilligaf77]

@@kamellion77 Personally, I haven't used the 12 but from what I see on many other channels it's an upgrade in photo/video. I'm not the best person to compare the two phones. I can say my S23U was good most of the time for photos/videos but this 1+13 seems to just do it better. I haven't spent a lot of time on the camera but from just the few photos I've shared amongst coworkers and friends the consensus seems really positive.

[@sachinyadav-wz6kp]

how is your general usecase for you to get 11 hrs of SOT? that's really amazing, just been 3 days since i got this phone and i barely get 6 hours with around 15 percent left. i dont game or do anything heavy, just media consumption and messaging. Does it take a few weeks to get settled in and optimize? Thanks

[@OzgunDoganbaloglu]

Pixel 9 Pro is more comparable to OnePlus 13, not Pixel 9.

[@Zhijinglim]

price bro

[@alasgar_alakbarov]

Absolutely. Pixel 9 can not eve compete with One Plus 13. It is just inferior device regardless of having close price.

[@futureitshere]

In what way? The Oneplus spanks the Pixel in most productivity tasks

[@harishjoshi680]

And almost double the price

[@drishalballaney]

True, pixel is better than oneplus only in camera and stock android (oxygen os is basically coloros), and also secure custom roms like graphene or calyx if you care about those, but that gap can be closed with custom roms on oneplus as well 🤔

[@whitest_kyle]

If OnePlus would make a smaller version I'd buy it. I'm over giant phones lol.

[@_-_-_-6670]

Absolutely correct. It's always been the massive drawback of OnePlus.

[@modestman6753]

There will be oneplus 13 mini soon😊

[@hitmarker777]

​@@modestman6753it will come with a even worse camera sadly😢

[@jy3754]

I got the phone, I slightly regret it because of its size 😢

[@bxrider117]

I have the OnePlus 13 and my only wish is that it was smaller. However it does feel lighter than my Pixel 9 pro. It's just a 2 handed phone for sure

[@Scruffed]

Personally, with money not being an issue, I was deciding between the OnePlus 13 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro (as a current Google Pixel 7 Pro user and previously a OnePlus 6T user). I opted for the OnePlus, because the areas where I'd consider the Pixel to be better (like the camera and the OS), the OnePlus is pretty close, while the areas where OnePlus beats the Pixel (like the battery life, charging, screen resolution and processor) the OnePlus wins by a greater extent, and they're factors that make a bigger difference for how I use my phone.

[@mooseratt]

This is how to choose a phone, what hardware or software features best suit your individual use case.

[@fasn279]

did you buy the OP13?

[@Scruffed]

@@fasn279 Yes, though I'm still waiting for it to arrive.

[@fasn279]

@Scruffed you sound rich give me your old device aha

[@SanjuroSeaCow]

Same! And the Pixel 7 Pro had such a mid fingerprint reader and it always took like .3 seconds between pushing the power button and the screen actually turning off. All the time I'd hit the button and put the phone in my pocket only to find out I clicked on a video or something while it was turning off.

[@crow1989]

One thing I found with my pixel 9 pro is that WiFi signal is noticeably weaker than any snapdragon device ive used. Mobile signal though is surprisingly better on the pixel.

[@theUrge01]

pixel def stepped up their modem

[@selfissimo]

WiFi has always been an issue for pixel phones

[@muyoso]

@@crow1989That's because everything Google chooses to put in the phone other than the display is the highest profit margin part they can find. They use garbage modems to match with their garbage processors, which is why people have been complaining about Pixel reception issues for years.

[@fasn279]

because it''s a silly samsung exynos processor lol

[@faaheim]

No telephoto on $650 phone is a real deal breaker

[@myname-de2oy]

pixel phones do have an amazing camera regardless, but yea i'm leaning 13 anyways.

[@faaheim]

@myname-de2oy I'm a pixel 7 user, i know lack of telephoto suffering

[@rd4k04]

I'm not sure why these two phones are being compared. The 9 Pro can't even compete with the OnePlus 13, let alone the regular 9.

[@subby788]

For you yes. For others no. different ppl have different priorities

[@muyoso]

Because they are the same price. $799 for the 16gb/512gb model of OnePlus 13 with a free watch/earbuds, which is what the Pixel 9 launched at.

[@isjoining]

​​@@muyosowhere is the OnePlus 13 16/512gb selling for $799? It's 899 on OnePlus website and the pixel 9 is $650.

[@jevonsims900]

One last insult to our intelligence before Google's big bro Samsung unpacks its minor upgrades to the S-line.

[@j_v_c_k]

Probably because of price

[@TheElementSwing]

Are you guys gonna cover the scrolling lag and stuttering in first/third party apps on the Pixel 9 (all models + last gen). Its the #1 issue on the google support forum. They said android 15 would fix it...it did not fix it.

[@frostyjeff]

I don't understand why no one is covering this it makes pixel devices not worth at all

[@Ajay-vm5kz]

That is tensor problem. I had the same issue with s22 plus with exynos. Currently, i use s23U, no scrolling issue

[@muyoso]

@@TheElementSwing All Tensor Pixels lag and stutter. Always have. This is not something that is fixable. The only way to fix it is to do what r/GooglePixel does and ignore it whenever anyone brings it up.

[@thebeast12333]

This entire video is comical tbh.

[@fasn279]

@@muyoso that's the pixel way aha

[@Agent311]

I have a 9 and love it. I'm not a power user by any means so despite the significantly less powerful cpu, I have not noticed any kind of slowdowns or lag at all since launch. Battery life is more than solid for me and the mobile reception issues from the 6-8 series seem to be gone, no complaints there either.

[@stefenheif]

I would really like if they would compare signal strength between cell phones for this exact reason

[@muyoso]

@@Agent311Id hope it isn't lagging, it's like 3 months old. Wait till it's like 4 to 6 years old though.

[@thebeast12333]

@@muyoso It does lag and has terrible battery life so the comment is pretty useless. People who say it doesn’t lag don’t even pay attention stuff like that.

[@roydondsa]

Have you used OnePlus 12 or 13? Use it once

[@Hasithism]

Lol I have a pixel 6 pro and it's just like it was brand new. No lag or issues. The whole insane hardware this is way too overkill for average users.

[@wasiahmed1547]

Not even a close comparison. Oneplus has better build,better chip,smoother software, better haptics and and an extra 3x zoom camera. And portrait on oneplus is miles ahead of pixel 9. So It's not a fair comparison. The performance of Pixel 9 is not comparable to the budget oneplus phone nord 4🙏

[@lucky_luciano2365]

Pixel 9 and OnePlus 13 do not compare. It's more of a OnePlus 13 and 9 Pro comparison

[@timdaley8978]

I cant stand how people genuinely recommend phones nowadays on bench marks as if a bench mark is ever gonna ben in any way equal to regular use scenarios. Like my standard pixel 8 keeps up with my 15pro max for daily things and gaming (outside of the tripple a ports ti iphone and for very obvious reasons). But according to a bench mark the pixel 8 would be slow and sad and not capable at all

[@muyoso]

@@timdaley8978 Benchmarks are an indicator of what a phone is going to be like to use in a few years. Also it's about value for money. If Google was releasing phones with the top tier flagship processor, then Google Stans would be chirping about benchmarks nonstop. As it is, Tensor is the worst most pathetic flagship processor, so Google Stans have to whine about benchmarks not mattering so they can support Google keeping their profit margins sky high.

[@arsong9723]

It's a lot about the longevity, even though pixel phones might offer 7 years of software support in 2 years it might start stuttering and heating up(also using more battery life) meanwhile a device with the snapdragon 8 elite you're never going to face any issues.

[@Afraz_9n3]

​​@@arsong9723see that doesn't make sense either 😂I've had my pixel 6 since just after launch and it's now 3 years on and working absolutely fine. It doesn't lag or heat up (well anymore heating than it always has 🤷🏽‍♂️) and the battery is still great I charge it every evening at 8:00pm and end the day on 30% normally. That's with mostly 5G as the work WiFi is shite

[@RubenNeves22]

Can't belive the pixel fanboys are trying to argue the pixel 9 is better than the oneplus. 😂 guys cmon it's not even close in so many departments that matter.

[@Me_Bites]

I know right? Pixel fanboys getting delulu.

[@RubenNeves22]

@Me_Bites it's pretty much common sense. I don't hate the pixel, great cameras and great phone, great software, but the oneplus os is just as good and has more versatile cameras. Not to consider the 8 Elite than can run amazing triple AAA titles with emulation and has far better battery life

[@Folleenn]

In photo pixel is much better, but in everything else not. I don't play games, and i like small phones, so i choose pixel 9 pro.

[@RubenNeves22]

@Folleenn still not even a contest, not even close, and oneplus isn't as weak as it was in the camera department

[@Folleenn]

@@RubenNeves22 it's ultra shit in photo, lol check more videos with compare One+13 makes oversharp, over saturated, over exposed photos. Ultra wide is also better in pixel, as front camera

[@jonathantimm4645]

I've had the pixel 9 Pro since launch and one of the main reasons is its ability to take photos of fast moving objects like my kids. How does the OnePlus 13 do with fast moving objects like kids?

[@tristinyaeger9222]

It does great. It even has a dedicated mode that captures pictures of things that are moving quickly.

[@muyoso]

It probably has one of the best camera systems for fast moving shots. It does fantastic, there are several reviews out there that show this.

[@jonathantimm4645]

@tristinyaeger9222 thanks! Now I wonder if it's comparable to the pixel 9 Pro in this area.

[@piterplichta677]

my op12 does it better than my sister's samsung s23 ultra. I imagine op13 being similiar

[@Dave-um7mw]

When I want pictures of my 6 year old, I just take a short video and grab screenshots of the frames I like, and then delete the video. Works every time!

[@uncleruckus26]

I find it frustrating how some tech enthusiasts butlick Material You on Pixel devices. I believe it lacks many useful features and its design aesthetics are outdated. I'm surprised by their lack of awareness regarding these shortcomings.

[@hitmarker777]

Yes bro.i don't get people calling funtouch os outdated yet get wet for pixel os like they are not the same shit. Infact funtouch atleast are uptodate with all features.these mongrels

[@yatishsharma8632]

One software is exactly like a 200$ chinese phone, pixel has a premium software experience. I don't know what useful features are you using on oneplus that pixel lacks?

[@elmarcentral]

Pixel experience is buggy and unpolished. Also it can feel inconsistent.

[@Staticiii]

Useful features like what? Pixel has the best if not second best camera you can get in the states. Its functionality is usually pretty smooth. It even gave the best AI experience to all android users instead of monopolizing it. I will say the chip it uses does cause the phone to overheat here and there and it’s not the best for gaming, but these phones are damn near polar opposites

[@secret1dentity]

Pixel experience is the smoothest android UI I have used

[@kamellion77]

I believe the 9 pro or xl is the right one to be compared to the OnePlus 13. It doesn't seem to be fair, the 13 is superior in basically every category

[@muyoso]

The 13 is superior in every category, save for maybe for the display, for the Pixel 9 Pro XL as well.

[@McNuel007]

The pixel is aesthetically appealing while the One Plus is both aesthetically appealing & also a performance beast...

[@iAfroTech]

📌 In France, Pixel 9 256Gb costs 849€ 🆚 OnePlus 13 256Gb at 1029€. Not the same price, not the same size... 2 total different smartphones. 📌 Pixel 9 Pro XL 256Gb costs 1149€ for the same size.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

this is the bottom line...price Pixel is at least £400 more than One plus in U\K... what do you think I ordered..LOL

[@VivekRajput-uo5rm]

Damn, that's the opposite scenario of what we're getting in India where the OP 13 costs 65k INR ($755) whereas the Pixel 9 costs 75k INR ($837).

[@avramovixc]

OnePlus 13 is 667eur in eu...

[@entertainmentguy4509]

Where? Link please. Its 1050€ on their website. ​@@avramovixc

[@entertainmentguy4509]

​@@avramovixcyou are talking about shitty chinese version without esim and without Android auto?

[@richwilliams9895]

The oneplus had a camera update yesterday so its colours are more natural now. Iv come from pixel and i can tell you the Speed, battery, mobile 5g, wifi are much better than pixel. It gets coverage when iphone and samsung say no. I feel the oneplus needs just slightly more AI, nothing overboard but just a tweak to whats there. Price difference i Paid 849 pre ordering oneplus 13 with watch 2R with 512gb storage. Id like to see you get a Pixel 9 pro xl in that storage for oneplus money. Pixel is iphone money and id rather iphone over pixel.

[@michaelbrown5680]

Comparing to the P9P XL, you feel the OP finally catches it in camera performance with the update? I have both but cameras are important to me, why I'm wondering...

[@Princeton_James]

I just got my OP13 today, coming from the P9PXL. The Pixel is very good. The face unlock was unlike anything I've ever used. The OP is definitely snapper. It just feels faster, although I never really had any speed issues with the Pixel. Overall between the 2 I just like the OP and it's features better. Either way you cannot go wrong. I'm done with Samsung though. Morning has been impressive there for a while.

[@justincredible1990]

If you don't mind me asking, what made you switch from the P9XL so soon? It's only been out a few months now.

[@cosmosokpighe4962]

Everyone talking about camera! camera!! camera!!!. Please how's the sound quality with headphones? I learnt this OnePlus 13 doesn't supprt Dolby Atmos anymore, now replaced with Oreality? Is this Oreality as good as the dolby atmos??

[@luismaia6989]

Not even close. Oneplus on another level

[@SolitaryCrypto]

Cap, you're going off the benchmarks and trust me you're the average normie user and you will never ever push any of these phones to their peak performance

[@muyoso]

@@SolitaryCrypto What about in 7 years when the Tensor is a stuttering unusable mess? It already stutters at launch in certain apps. And what about the user experience of slow charging, terrible reception and bad battery life, that is a Pixel staple over the last 4 generations? Add to that the lack of customization in the OS, the huge number of missing features and the fact that Pixels lose their value more than any other phone on the market, what is the reason to drop over a grand on a Pixel? And then add to that, that you are getting 128GB and paying more for the Pixel, when OnePlus is $799 and you get 512gb of storage.

[@PokeBrawl]

@@SolitaryCrypto I play plenty of games and emulate some real games that are not microtransaction mobile hell, so yes, I do need a snapdragon beast up to the task. The extra efficiency with less heat and more battery is also very nice. I need a phone that lasts me the whole day by doing more than just sitting on the pocket to get notifications. Being tied to all google is also not good, Google and its apps can be quite shitty sometimes. I hate when I can't uninstall what I don't use from google.

[@thebeast12333]

@@SolitaryCryptoYou do know the better chip also means better battery life which anyone will notice? The Pixel’s battery life is vastly inferior and that tensor chip is simply a joke.

[@kmtaslimulhasan]

​@@muyosodo u think oneplus will last 7 years without greenline or mobo death?

[@Strapzyboi]

Did you have any issues with your One plus 12/13 I heard a ton of people having issues with notifications and them dissapearing ?

[@nasimadolly1108]

Software and user experience matters to me the most. So it is pixel for me.

[@izzarulhadi5163]

Pixel 9 series are only good in the camera department. Thats it, nothing else. Not even the software, there are a lot of people who doesnt like pure android and wants more features and options

[@filmbybabi916]

One plus 13r camera is good as google pixel? I'm confused between OnePlus 13r, Samsung s23 fe and OnePlus 8a, which I should buy for good video and photos??

[@zoranilijic8406]

The only thing that bothers me is that there is no autofocus on the front-facing camera.

[@kakasixtytwo]

So can I sell my Pixel 9 Pro XL and buy OnePlus 13 (a comeback after 6 years) with no risk of repentance? What about Magic Editor or Quick transcription from recorder?

[@cosmosokpighe4962]

Everyone talking about camera! camera!! camera!!!. Please how's the sound quality with headphones? I learnt this OnePlus 13 doesn't supprt Dolby Atmos anymore, now replaced with Oreality? Is this Oreality as good as the dolby atmos??

[@grapeswisher2226]

Got my op13 16gb 512 in the white color for $720 after the preorder and $100 trade in bonus. This does not include the savings of the traded in phone itself. I only wish there was more cases for sale to keep a high end feel such as leather or protective cases that felt like the sandstone etc that actually protected the phone from day to day use. The bellroy leather cases for the pixel are really good looking.

[@cosmosokpighe4962]

Everyone talking about camera! camera!! camera!!!. Please how's the sound quality with headphones? I learnt this OnePlus 13 doesn't supprt Dolby Atmos anymore, now replaced with Oreality? Is this Oreality as good as the dolby atmos??

[@grapeswisher2226]

@@cosmosokpighe4962 not sure but I didn't notice a downgrade from my 12r to 13. If anything its a touch improved.

[@ChrisPollard]

Charging speed is a true differentiator between the two. We get the 80W SuperVOOC charger in the box in North America, which is awesome, but I also found that we're getting the SuperVOOC speeds out of 3rd party 100W GaN chargers too! The other night I put my OP13 on to charge at 47% while watching a 16 minute KZbin video ... and it was at 87% by the time the video ended. I used to think 45W charging wasn't bad ... but I'm not sure I could go back now. I do wish I had one of those gizmos to tell me if it was actually pulling the full 100W of charging that the power brick can provide though. It certainly felt like it! I did enjoy the software on the Pixel 7 Pro I had before the S24 Ultra last year, but always felt the hardware was lacking - and the charging speed was almost unacceptable. God help you if you needed a quick top-up. It wasn't possible. The call screening for spam/robocalls was awesome though. Overall, I just wasn't as impressed by the whole package as I hoped I would be. The cameras were very reliable for quick point and shoot snaps though, no fault there. The OnePlus definitely comes across as more of an enthusiast phone, where the Pixels are aimed more at an iPhone audience. And that's okay. That's the beauty of Android and having choices in the market. The OP13 brings back the things I loved in the OP3, just a lot better.

[@anamulshejan]

Which games are you playing in this video? Name please (car racing game)

[@carljung4733]

This is precisely the decision I'm trying to make haha

[@JustXavier]

I have both. What's important to you on a phone? Maybe I can help.

[@Derpalerpa]

@@JustXavierhow come? That’s so cool!

[@carljung4733]

@@JustXavier I'm a mobile app developer who needs a solid work horse. I don't need intense gaming power..but I don't want the performance to degrade with time either. I have no need for AI on phone. I don't take tons of pictures.. but I may have a kid in the next 3 years so that might change. I'm leaning towards pixel for peak software experience, but again I'm worried about inferior hardware degrading with time.

[@muyoso]

Its not even a close decision. Everything about the OP13 is better.

[@EntropyOnTheCrosshair]

​@@carljung4733p9 will degrade. For sure.

[@SanjuroSeaCow]

I was on the OnePlus 10 Pro, then Pixel 7 Pro. Coming back to OnePlus felt like leaving house arrest. There were so many things that annoyed me on the Pixel, even if it did have the software updates to last me until January of this year. I can't speak for the Pixel 9 specifically, but I'm glad to be back on a OnePlus.

[@mumrah07]

My sister was upgrading recently and the OnePlus 13 and pixel 9 pro are the two phones I recommended to her. I carefully outline the pros and cons of each phone and at the end of the day she went with the pixel pro because she's got four kids and places a huge premium on the best photos and videos. And in that regard the pixel is the superior's choice.

[@joewinglovemusic]

Watching with My LG V60 Now and I did buy a Chinese Version of Oneplus 13 White Chinese Version while I was in Hong Kong last November .. I do get 2 days battery life out of a charge BUT Only with 4 hours and 30 mins screen on time. I wonder what I can do as other people seem to be getting over 8 or 9 hours screen on time 😥 I like the Portrait Camera mode but zoom is not that good .. I like using the AI Editing tool and the Chinese Built in Music Player can play DSF files which I also like as well as the Super fast charging and lighter weight than LG V60 .. I like to know if another else using their Chinese Version how many screen on time r u guys getting please ?! Thanks a lot! J

[@Ampedup562]

Pixel hands down for me… the photos from the OnePlus they look extremely over sharpened making them look fake, while Pixel has a more natural color while still being attractive ready to post and share.

[@AnkitYadav-nr4cy]

someone please get me car games he's been playing here.

[@dicmccoy]

My experience with the 5T & 8T vs Pixel 9 for microphone video recording is, OnePlus captures bass perfectly but neuters the response 7khz and above. The Pixel 9 neuters all bass. There goes my KZbin demos on my sound system. 😬 I wish Google would learn how to capture bass with the microphones. The treble quality in the recordings is better on the Pixel 9.

[@WVURxMan]

Once you go 100w charging, you never go back.

[@ajayjanardhan]

I know this doesn't matter to a lot of people, but in India OP 13 is $800 and Pixel 9 is $850. At that point, not even a competition.

[@elmaestro816]

Lets compare their official prices shall we, sure with Pixel is all about the software ofc but Oxygen in imo looks better, also you get more for your money with OP13, you get a proper phone, sure software support past 4 years is just a gimmick we all change phones by then, but yeah it is not that big of a difference but imo OP13 is the clear winner

[@danytalksmusic]

Having put my hands on both, there's just a smoothness on the pixel that keeps me stuck on it. Oneplus has great animations but it's just a tad less responsive and I'm someone who notices the few milliseconds of difference. Many people don't though so they probably would say they feel the same

[@sush2142]

Raw power is just as necessary for the long run. I have the pixel 7 and I clearly see it lacking and stuttering many a times.

[@Not_Salman]

Pixel 9 looks cute, Oneplus looks like Chad

[@ΝικοςΑθανασιαδης-β2ρ]

I'm writing on a pixel 9 that I bought at 483€ and I had a OnePlus 8. I am loving it so far. The battery is great for 1-1.5 days. I only miss the slider from OnePlus

[@KwaBenA_OfoRi]

Just give it a rest already! U've been yapping senselessly about the OP13 since its release. OP13 is the best between these 2 and it's not even close.

[@mcericx]

hes one of the few people who do not praise the 13 over the moon. its still a phone and not a world wonder so chill it fanboy

[@pill8948]

You're comparing a low-midrange phone with a flagship. There's no comparison, OnePlus is years ahead.

[@IvoNikolov333]

I like the Camera better on the 9 but I have Xperia 5V and it produces similar True to life shots so I would go for the 13 So I can compare Zeiss with Hasselblad 😉

[@husqrok]

Zeiss is optics, lens and such. "Hasselblad" is a tune/preset to the normal sensor, being it Sony etc. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@IvoNikolov333]

@@husqrok I think You are bang on

[@Wedgeman_Riley]

I dont like to be the one that says it, but you can put the best specs in the world in a phone, but bad software ruins a device.

[@imbalancedstatus8824]

Maybe I should return my MidNight Ocean OP13... Nah

[@QUANTRELLBISHOP]

I have pixel 9 pro xl and used it 3 months went back to op12r and never went back to pixel now i have op13 wnd love it

[@TheJutho]

Isn't it the Oneplus 13R has been tested?

[@jayhenry9823]

Yes, OnePlus 13 over slow charging pixel phones.

[@dorokiller]

But the storage options man. The amount of storage for the price is what made me get the oneplus 13 over any pixel

[@venividivici1982]

Op13 is superior to 9xl, pixel 9 eats it for breakfast

[@pacyhitman]

If oneplus made a smaller phone i’d buy it tomorrow

[@muyoso]

There is a rumored OnePlus 13 mini

[@pacyhitman]

@ lets hope for the best, im sick and tired of apple, google and samsung now.

[@justincredible1990]

I prefer the more realistic look of the Pixel's photos as opposed to OnePlus' more saturated colours but that's where my preferences end for the Pixel. I prefer the less rounded corners on the OnePlus and if I'm spending over $500 for a phone I need super fast charging, which the Pixel doesn't provide but the OnePlus does. I also prefer the look of the OnePlus although the Pixel is a stunner itself, especially in black. I can't wait to get my OP13 this weekend. Getting it in black as well.

[@marklivos]

It would be really hard to pick one. One of the best phones I've ever owned was a OnePlus 7. Currently, I have a Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung S24 Ultra, and to be honest, it's a hard choice. I love the Pixel for its software and camera, the Samsung for multitasking, but the OnePlus is a beast in performance, and the battery will never disappoint.

[@dennisvandepol5938]

Nice comparison price wise, but for me personally it's a clear win for OnePlus because due to the price it gets to be compared with the entry level pixel. Spec wise it should be compared with the pro xl and auw, that hurts.. Yes, on some points the Pixel is better but the differences are so small. And yes, while the experience on the Pixel is top notch. The cpu stil under performs on paper. While that doesn't effect the experience in most cases it should mean that its cheaper. Less hardware, lower price. But that's my personal opinion. After some Pixels i went back to OnePlus with the 13 and i have zero regrets.

[@g1y3]

The problem with pixel 9 isn't how it will perform now, it's how will this hold up 3 years later, also if I were yo buy pixel I won't buy it at full launch price.

[@hayleymeister9175]

These phones cannot be compared. You can compare OP13 and Pixel 9 pro if you want, but not the regular Pixel 9.

[@D1sconnect]

One Plus 13 seems so much better overall, but I`ll still prefer Pixel 9 because it`s MUCH more stable and efficient in every aspect and software is times better than any other phone.

[@ch33zpuff]

I've owned and used both devices and they simply arent comparable apart from both being android devices released this past year. Oneplus 13 is 50% more expensive and has a different camera setup, among other large differences in battery, SoC etc. You say that we shouldn't simply compare the specs, but if you just use a phone to send texts or browse twitter, any modern phone will give you the same experience. Oxygen OS feels way more fluid to me while Pixel OS just feels boring currently and this is coming from someone who's dailied multiple Pixel and Nexus devices over the past decade. There are plenty of useful Pixel software features that I love, but these two devices just aren't in the same ballpark for me or most people I'd reckon.

[@JosdinMadriz-eu6jw]

I think the same, is a very difficult decision to make, between this two incredible phones, I had the OP5 and I loved it, then I think they got lost in the next models, that made me switch to the dark side of samsung (also one plus has no official sales in Panama), but now I think they have been making good improvements and very good job with recent products, and also google with the pixel lineup, difficult, very difficult

[@Unconvenshaunal]

I have a pixel 9 pro but that’s only because I got an amazing deal on it through my carrier. The processor doesn’t justify the price. You can argue that the software is optimized until you’re blue in the face but if I’m looking at it from a value perspective, the pixel would not be a consideration. Not to mention my Netflix app just stopped working.

[@TheElementSwing]

I'm shocked, oneplus is a flat screen and qi2 charging away from me buying it over a 2025 3 year old samsung camera or Pixel. I just can't see myself wanting a phone with a search bar tacked onto the button, or the old at a glance widget I don't want. its like oh cool, what's the point of a third party launcher after android broke all of them? Why make the search widget permanent, its not like the 5% US market share searching on their phone would choose anything else lol.

[@ExilEliteYT]

OnePlus 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite DESTROYS the Pixel pro blah blah in EVERY benchmark.... Tensor SOC is a pile of 💩

[@rectape]

One aspect nobody's talking about is the customer service. How is it with those expensive chinese phones? My wife droped her pixel 7 flat on screen it would not work anymore (it was not broken). Contacted Google and they took a week to get it fixed at no charge here in France. If this happen with your chinese phone good luck.

[@moonderland]

Pixel 9 is easily spanked by the OnePlus 13 aside from the camera tuning. One Plus 13 is meant to compete with the big bros like the Pixel 9 Pro while having a lower price than those top of the (price)line flagships

[@MRBarton369]

Traded my S24Ultra for the P9Pxl and have 0 regrets. I love what it does in my day to day life. The stuff I use a phone for each and every day, the Pixel is flat out amazing at. Comparing the One Plus 13 to the regular pixel 9.. Wow. I'll happily keep my Pixel all of 2025 unless there's an amazing trade in deal for a pixel 10. Great video bud

[@selfissimo]

Feel sad for you

[@kbtriplesix]

@@selfissimo Sit down samsung glazer, not everyone likes one ui and samsungs laziness in everything else

[@Gavynn-zf5xq]

​@@kbtriplesix pipe down Gaygle Pixel fan , not everyone wants Staak Android

[@JamesBond007Nejc]

Disliked when he said pixel UI is better. Dude pixel users can't even remove Google search bar lol.

[@aviostpl8720]

Thanks for mentioning speakers quality

[@jiraiyasanninn]

I'm only 6'2 but I still rather have a larger phone. So I don't quite understand why anyone would buy a small cellphone.

[@cajunasian71]

I have the 13 and my better half has the Pixel 9 (peony color). I definitely paid more for her phone, but it does what she loves and that is what matters. My 13 deftly handles everything I throw at it (much like my beloved Note 20 before it). Definitely a TRUE flagship (moreso if I accidentally wash it in the dishwasher 😅).

[@briancastillo523]

Nah, OnePlus is buggy. I had bought a OnePlus 8T for my wife and it lasted pretty well for a year and a half until it started rebooting by itself and then just completely died with no way to recover the info on the phone. We both have pixels now and never changing to another phone hahah

[@poikatiikeri]

In finland pixel 9 is the more expensive one. It’s 949€ and the oneplus 13 with a watch is 849€

[@myname-de2oy]

deciding factor is literally just the battery life. 13 has almost double based off the tests ive seen. everything else is too close, battery is the decider

[@husqrok]

Buy magsafe Qi charger/power bank. I think it's ridiculous to talk about battery since it's the heaviest component and it fades away with use.

[@jy3754]

​@@husqrok Funny how you say that a battery in a phone is the heaviest component but are quick to tell someone to carry a power bank. Last time I checked, power banks are not exactly feathers weight.

[@dpmcalli]

A bought a OnePlus 13 and ultimately returned it. The package as a phone is great, but man the camera was a mixed bag and terrible in low light. In good light a lot of the pictures are overly processed and look painterly. Alost every picture was worse than my aging Pixel 6 pro, apart from maybe the portrait mode which was suprisingly good. I wish reviewers would try taking photos indoors of other people and moving pets, as this is what most people take pictures of. Not outside on a cruise in amazing sunlight.

[@PrabhatXLR8]

Yes, Pixel will not show any slowness but 4-5 years down the lane, Tensor will show its weak performance than 8 Elite.

[@AgileOnTop]

As someone who can make use of the better performance, charging speed and bettery life, ill choose the oneplus, otherwise the pixel All bout personal preference

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

LOL, wanted Pixel 9 XL bought OnePlus 13.. £400 difference. Spex have been analysed , but £400 is a big factor.

[@randomterror7]

Oh no. A Chinese company competing with American designed phone. Someone’s gonna ban OnePlus in America soon.

[@ionfrehley9320]

I am watching this video through my GP9XL and I Love it so far. TeamPixel....

[@KianFloppa]

pixel goated

[@selfissimo]

In 2015, lol

[@henritognia8548]

I go the pixel way every time. There is no phone more intelligent. You gotta be deep in tech to understand what I'm saying. They might be close in photo and AI Gemini but when you consider the recorder in pixel, options on editing the sound of video ... Listening 24/7 to the songs surrounding, transcription... No phone is executing like pixels

[@MrOrtmeier]

The OP crushes the Pixel. Even in the looks not to mention cpu.

[@rof8200]

Battery life, battery life, battery life. Oneplus 13 wins as all the other stuff are on par or better.

[@snarlz]

Pixels rule, One Plus drools! (jk!) -- I'm a Pixel Pro Fold user. I love it...

[@GrainOnTheGo]

I’m not sure why you suddenly developed a hate boner for the 13… it’s kind of weird. I think I’m done with your reviews and comparisons because it’s wild how much the OP13 has you flip flopping.

[@WladVideoChannel]

Ryan, you've once again skipped covering the front facing camera VIDEO performance during nighttime. On Pixels it's a pure nightmare, a literal noise waterfall! As a tech enthusiast and reviewer, you should've cover the aspect that you don't like, but must point out for Google to fix them. At least people would've knew that BEFORE buying the phone. Many folks even had to return their Pixels after they found out about this issue that no reviewer is talking about.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

Old Fogy here.. Buy a better performance and it will last. Gone from OP9 to 13. way beyond my needs, but it will suit me and perform well for many years. Google promis lots of support, but withdraw it at a whim.. OP has been good since I bought my First OP1

[@StormySkye22]

I love the Pixel... I had the pixel 6 but I just got the op13 since the price is more reasonable huhu

[@markgutierez9922]

Its simple. OnePlus 13 is better in all aspects. Exept in the subjective areas.

[@Me_Bites]

What is with this match up? Seriously? OP 13 outperforming Iphone 16 pro max out here and you compare it to a pixel 9. Lol.

[@phonevidz]

He's just a OnePlus hater 😂 it totally eats the Pixels and even the s25 ultra.

[@simon2823]

Google is now giving more discount on trade-in which allows me to get the pixel pro xl at the same price as the OP13. also your "The OnePlus 13 Paradox" video you said and I quote....this year the 13 just doesnt do it for me. then you praise the OP13 in this video. talk about double standards....

[@Yoriichi_Sengoku]

I prefer pixel 9. It feels like a hybrid of android and ios.

[@vale.r1o]

Pixel is overpriced with that midrange processor and battery life compared to Oneplus..Seven years updates for the pixel are not so worthy at this point. Oneplus app management is also smoother and lightning fast, will purchase the 1+

[@TAHERAQQAD]

Unfair comparison! Both are totally different one is a company's top notch could be compared with flagships not with mediocre phones. You don't like the OnePlus 13, this is the 3rd time u just talk negativity on it

[@dutchy1121]

I still would go for a OnePlus 12 if I was in the market for a new phone, I think the 12 is better than the 13. My pixel 6a is still alive and ticking so I will just keep using that until it dies.

[@ExilEliteYT]

Snapdragon 8 Elite is what makes the 13 shine over the 12. Massive GPU/CPU Upgrade over 8 Gen 3.