OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro: Premium Price Tags

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Google is nudging up the price of the Pixel just as OnePlus is making more of a play to undercut other expensive phones. It's a close fight on paper, but which would be the right fit for your needs?
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#android #pixel8pro #oneplus12

[@marcochavanne]

Have both but the Pixel 8 Pro has been sitting in a drawer since I got the OP 12. The cameras on OnePlus have gotten so good that I just dont feel I am making a massive compromise by choosing it anymore.

[@futureitshere]

Do you think the video is better on the oneplus or is it comparable

[@imthe_catgod]

I'm sure you don't have both😂😂 just fanboy dialogues 😂😂 I have this i have that

[@Mohammad-nv4qn]

i still use my 7 yo phone and my bro have 2 new flagship😂

[@imthe_catgod]

@@Mohammad-nv4qn he's simply lying bro 😁

[@VibnWavez]

@@futureitshereI'm not the OP but I personally think the video is better on the OP but pics were very slightly better on the Pixel. I will say though that the OP has much better pro controls, so a pro can probably get better pics on the OP but us average ppl not as much

[@bxrider6]

I think many consumers, if you are a long-time Android user, battery life is in the top 3 needs for Android. While both of these phones have better battery life than in previous years, oneplus is killing it for longevity and charging time. For me when i forget to charge my phone and then realize I'm going to be out and not near a charger, in the time that i shower and get ready to head out to work or play my oneplus will be charged to 100%. If the oneplus adapts some of the Google features like call screening or samsung circle to search, i can see myself using this phone for a few years.

[@ZeroFoxDJB]

Love my OnePlus 12 but the Pixel 8 Pro is a great option. It's a great time to be team Android, the iSheep are so jealous right now haha

[@Orego1337]

i use both, now i am half sheep

[@Matthewc5610]

​@@Orego1337😂😂 a great and underrated response.

[@danhorntx]

I really like my Pixel 8 Pro but bought a One Plus 12 last week just to try it out. I've had it since Friday and I have quickly realized how little I use those AI features on my pixel. I had it configured to auto call screen any "suspicious" or "spam" calls but basically as soon as the google assistant introduces itself the person on the other end hangs up. I have achieved the same result by enabling call filtering on my OnePlus 12 to just send suspicious/spam calls directly voicemail. Direct my call has never worked for me and while I used to love Hold For Me these days I'm rarely if ever on hold because support is much easier to do over chat or email than to deal with a call center. Overall the QoL features, fast charging/amazing battery life, and raw performance of the One Plus 12 has me strongly considering keeping it as my daily driver over the Pixel 8 Pro. I also got the Gcam app port on the One Plus so it uses googles picture computation on the One Plus. Both phones are great but is anybody really out here recomposing and heavily editing their photos into something else with AI? Other than to show it off to friends or horse around? I'll admit the pixel takes a better pick up and point pic, but the One Plus 12 is not that far behind in most cases and does more than well enough for posting on social media etc. I wish Google would go back to using flagship snapdragon processors on their phones.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

IMO the OnePlus 12 demolishes the Pixel 8 Pro. IDC about software because I can change the software to whatever I want on both of these phones (they both support unlocking the bootloader). The hardware is just WAY better on the OnePlus 12 and the Pixel doenst come anywhere close to making up the gap

[@MNuggat]

100%. I could not be happy happy having the inferior samsung tensor G3 chipset instead of the QSD 3.

[@Jthall1990]

OnePlus 12 is the better phone. Pixel AI features aren't enough to pick it over the OnePlus 12. See that i left out "camera" from the Pixel. Thats because yes the Pixels camera is amazing. But its not enough anymore to pick the Pixel over other flagships anymore. OnePlus camera is more than good enough for whatever you put it through. Google needs to stop banking on the camera every year. And Im a die hard Pixel fan. I have the Pixel 7 pro. Its sad for me to say. It will be my last Pixel unless Google really switches up things.

[@BrianGlaze]

The Pixel AI features are definitely enough for me to pick it over the OnePlus 12. I value them so much. No other OEM has the suite of Call Screening, Direct My Call, and Hold for Me.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Also the OnePlus 12 is getting the AI, the Chinese version already has it

[@ShardstapoRotmg]

I have my OP12 stopping charging at 80% and I can still get two days out of it with regular youtube and clash of clans use. And as I think everyone knows by now, it charges crazy fast and doesn't get hot. It's also the fastest piece of tech I've ever used.

[@baskogitlog7276]

Turn off smart charge at the battery settings 😊

[@Devil-ig7kl]

How? Have you started fresh or transferred the data? I can't get 2 days of battery life..

[@ShardstapoRotmg]

@@baskogitlog7276 I like it stopping at 80 :)

[@ShardstapoRotmg]

@@Devil-ig7kl I transferred most of the stuff from my S22. Idk tho man, maybe some of em are built a bit different. Maybe I just have my brightness down more than you. I also have a black home screen background because I like the way it looks but that also saves some battery. And I keep my phone in dark mode.

[@reizen5659]

@@ShardstapoRotmg What did you like and dislike about the s22?

[@Angel-HC]

Can always count on Juan to bring us a detailed and objective review on the pros and cons of each device.

[@joyphobic]

Got myself a 1TB Oneplus 12 for RM3700 which is equivalent to around 800 bucks. It's just unbeatable at that price. Pixels over here cost about RM5000 or 1100 bucks for half the storage. It's not even close.

[@jimmylim5015]

Where did you get a 1 TB OnePlus 12??? The flagship goes up only to 512 gigs

[@shaffshokri5141]

@@jimmylim5015 from chinese market, but still on global rom

[@HITANASG1]

​@@jimmylim5015you can get the Chinese variant with 1tb and 16gb or 24gb ram

[@jezuconz7299]

​@@jimmylim5015 It goes up to 1TB only in China, so you have to get the Chinese version. However you can install the global OS manually (although a bit tricky)

[@FAT8893]

​@@jimmylim5015There's also 1TB storage option for OP12, though it depends on region availability. That said, you can always import one at cheaper price from third-party vendors on e-commerce sites.

[@greggski3710]

P8 Pro has battery so bad I don't even consider getting it. And it charges slow AF. Camera's great, but it doesn't matter if the phone is unreliable.

[@javythebest1]

Im currently rocking my Oneplus 11, I dont feel is worth the upgrade to either of them, but if I had to choose, I would pick the Oneplus 12 just becasue the 11 works flawlessly great and Im loving the greenish color, but man that baby blue in the P8 Pro is so cool !

[@MichaelPepperTech]

OnePlus has me not interesting in the Pixel as much. I still have a Pixel Fold that I use, occasionally, but I feel like Google is too simple in some ways. It is a great smartphone for those who get lots of spam calls, those who just want to point and shoot and don't mind Google's post processing, don't mind waiting for the cloud video processing and don't mind the few missing features. I really do feel like Google has taken the "iPhone of Android" a bit too far. Lack of video out, the data transfer speeds for the port being slower and charging being frustratingly slow compared to the other Android options we have. I am also concerned with how they have already decided to leave the Pixel 8, non Pro model behind in features and that 7 years of OS and Feature updates isn't really as meaningful as what they marketed it to be. If they'd have said OS and security updates, but left out the "feature updates", I would be more okay with it. I know other companies don't bring features to their older devices, even when they support them with OS updates, but they also don't advertise that as a selling point. I'm concerned with the direction that Google is heading and seeing other OEMs offer more for less and available in the same and more markets, has me struggling to want to get any more Pixels for a while. They have left my Fold in the dust for features and the idea that it's an $1800 device, being treated more like a $200 Galaxy A device, as far as updates and features being added, I am saddened. Hopefully, they'll listen to the users and bring those things over. I didn't mean for my comment to turn into a rant, but that says just how much I am loving my OnePlus 12 and other Android devices. It's great to have so many options. Nothing Phone 2a is headed my way to add another company to my perspective.

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

What is a paragraph, Daddy? TL/DR

[@1mlb704]

I'm definitely digging the OnePlus over the Pixel, it's a more compelling package for me, plus it's cheaper. Always appreciate the depth of your reviews!

[@kodakapple]

Excellent reviews as always. Could I ask how OP 12 compares to Xiaomi 14. Especially in camera.

[@yada1626]

Thanks for the comparison, as always. Would you be willing to cover 3rd party software for video recording in the future?... or updated ones as you covered some video editing software in the past. (ones I've been tinkering around with are MotionCam & Filmic Pro) Recently, I've discovering some video recording software are able to fully utilise the entire phone sensor & full camera controls (more precise & more loadouts compared to stock pro settings in most phones). Thanks for the consideration.

[@DonaldBroussard]

Great review. I think many of us suffer from poor connectivity more often than expected. Your more detailed review is valuable.

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

Another excellent segment, Juan.

[@tetzet3254]

Mine OnePlus 12 16/512gb green variant. 😅 All in high settings. 🤟

[@Mhavid26]

Same.bro ahhaha

[@VicharB]

Agree with your Tier system/naming. I have been mostly a Premium Tier user. Today ordered OnePlus 12, the 16GB/512GB Black, as an upgrade to my 10 Pro 12GB/256GB. I am getting it for around USD715, think for the price this is one of the best, if not the best, including UFS 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 support at last.

[@TheTechPreacher]

Great video

[@user-ip8fi4fp3m]

What I don't understand is how a phone with such a weak cpu became phone of the year and is always being compared to phones with the most powerful cpu chips. How does that happen?

[@travisbloomfield303]

I had the 7 Pro. It was sooo weak. Sold it.

[@FAT8893]

Current Tensor SoC is not about outright performance. It's about getting the most out of it for AI and machine learning, which it excels best.

[@BrianGlaze]

CPU performance isn't make or break for a phone

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

​@@FAT8893How? The Pixel 8 can't even run Gemini nano while the BASE S24 with 8GB of RAM can

[@rajlovinglife]

nice work........good to see....google should use snapdragon processors and also improve the battery life capacity along with yearly update to the camera hardware not only rely on software trickery.....

[@davidbezzant9820]

Yo Juan will you consider importing a Oppo find x7 ultra for a review? I got one into the UK and its awesome, it's basically a OnePlus 12 ultra

[@Asot5xx]

For thos that dont know the op12 charges at 100watts but only ships with a 80watts chager due to cost. If you purchase a 100watt supervooc chager from op website it will charge at 100watts this also works on the op11.

[@Rgf1998]

I have no experience with the 8 pro. I do with the 7a and I jumped ship to the 12. Manly because I pulled out my old oneplus 7T and was using it for work and compared side by side photos of my son play basketball. I enjoyed using my 7T way more than my 7a. Even though having a smaller and much older battery, the 7T lasted longer. Yes the pictures were better on the 7a but, not not by a lot(whichi was surprised) I don't regret at all getting the op 12. There's so many pluses to to the 12 where pixel only has a camera.

[@divine6104]

More than one plus: oneplus!

[@jessehutchinson7539]

The 7t is my favorite phone ever. It will be tough for me to like a phone more

[@hickey85]

Love this comparison ♥️😎

[@rc1707]

Google makes me so angry that the Gemini nano is only available on the pro version when the only difference between the regular 8pro and 8 is ram. Samsung is able to provide Gemini nano on their own 8 gb ram s24 but somehow the pixel 8 is too weak

[@kodsnipe6849]

As a price sensitive consumer I'd have to go with OP12 despite pixel offering longer software support i don't have faith its hardware can keep up that long. Also most the AI features aren't available in my country.

[@Asot5xx]

The op12 actually charges at 100w wired but only ships with a 80w charger in NA due to cost but if you purchase a 100w supervooc charger will charge ur op12 and op11 at 100w.

[@jamesbrooks7683]

I am absolutely loving my OnePlus 12. Juan's right, the charging speed really changes how you interact with your phone. I no longer feel the need to plug my phone in overnight or every time I'm in the car. I simply plug it in for a few minutes when the battery gets low and get another day's use out of it. But I do like the Pixel 8 Pro's design a bit better.

[@amolliquidhub5499]

great video Juan and I feel better with my final choice. I had Pixel 8 Pro for 3 days and with simple 10-15 mins of Camera + KZbin usage it got so warm it was uncomfortable. Tried a few tips from experts online to stop a bunch of services etc. But nothing! Returned it last night finally, and ordered One Plus 12. PS: I've used my OP 8T for 3.5 years and super happy with that too! OP is showing great resolve as a company and its value-system is not as shady as Google's (I mean really, Pixel 8 Pro is not flagship and does NOT justify the price tag)

[@aneesh8963]

Oneplus beats the pixel hands down, 12 is a hardware beast and the software is decent too

[@ctrlaltclay]

OnePlus is having a great comeback this year and that's fantastic to see

[@TheBismrk]

Hearing that pixel doesn't do subject cut-out locally is disappointing. The fact that higher end A series samsungs can do it makes it doubly so

[@gmosc]

The charger on the OnePlus 8t charges computers like my wife's Lenovo. It is USB c to USB c power delivery. But the newer more powerful oneplus 12 100 watt charger (in Europe) doesn't trigger the high power for her computer. Maybe the power delivery (pd) is not working because the brick is USB A to USB c which normally is NOT PD (correct me if I'm wrong).

[@iseptimus]

OP12. Everyday. 16GB and 512GB storage and better cameras, better CPU and 2 day battery life (twice the Pixels).

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

I've had two Pixel phones, and before that three Nexus phones. I wanted to love them, but I was always disappointed in performance and battery. I'll take the OnePlus. In fact, I did. Easy choice.

[@etienne8501]

I'm curious, what's the game he's playing at 04:30-ish? It looks nice.

[@kobehans7376]

Google's trend towards being more like Apple will see them lose this market, I am calling it. The whole eccense of anyone using android is the freedom. As a pixel 6 user, I have slowly seen google updates take on a more monetized approach like Apples and more walls around the OS than ever seen. In just the past week sideloading has become a problem, this is the death of android. This is the reason why back in the early 2000's many of us used to jailbreak and root our devices. I don't need anyone is some office racking their brains about my "safety" after I have purchased the item from them. There is already a phone company named Apple that does that better than anyone. My next phone will be a Samsung and I will just get a GCAM sideload

[@DSarDarkstar]

What I wanna know.... Does installing GCam on a OnePlus (like the Open) make the point and shoot contest a draw?

[@danhorntx]

It closes the gap quite a bit. I have both phones and for whatever reason the gcam app still works best on a pixel, but it definitely gather more detail and further closes the small gap between cameras using gcam on the OP12.

[@willyolio9590]

@7:39 not if you own the smaller Pixel 8, apparently. "hardware limitations" lol. 6 months in existence and they already admit their hardware is lagging?

[@kepeter97]

I wish I had the cash and ease of mind to buy new phones every few years... Got a used iphone 12, bought just before the release of the 14.. kinda feeling left behind a bit.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

So, I love playing with the gear, but when you find something you like, it's WAY better to ride it out. Imagine finding a phone you love, but you can only use it for a week before the KZbin algorithm demands you have to talk about the NEXT new thing.

[@kenoday7562]

I've heard the Pixel has problems dropping wifi. Something you've seen?

[@arkhalis3682]

The OnePlus 12 is the better phone in every single way and its not even close. As a bonus, it's cheaper in the US AND comes with a fast charger in the box. It really doesn't get any better than that.

[@gmosc]

Oneplus one, 3t, 6, 8t, then Pixel 7. I thought I was through with Oneplus, but using my 8t as an extra device, I kept on experiencing the wonderful battery charging capabilities of oneplus. (It started at 3t) The pixel never could compete- although putting pixel on super battery saving mode was an eye opener. Google created a nice way to use that mode and I always leave it in that mode now. At any time you can instantly whitelist an app. It is almost like how the Robin (remember that phone?) The Robin would uninstall unused apps to save space and grey them out on the desktop. That's what the Pixel does but it greys them out to disable them and their battery/data useage. OnePlus forces you to uninstall an app to add a new app (one of six in the super battery saver mode). That is less elegant than the pixel super battery saver mode. I could get 8 to ten hours of screen on time on my pixel. I almost feel that the pixel was MEANT to be run in this mode. Now I bought the OnePlus 12 and get ten to 14 hours SOT in Normal mode and at ANY time can boost the battery with the super vook. But keep in mind, there is a setting to get the 12 to go to 100 watts in Europe. It doesn't do it by default. I'll go find the setting and add it in a comment. Now, off to watch the video. See how much I'll learn about the 8 pro.

[@Slow-wipe]

I just get better call quality and better reception on the oneplus than the pixel 7 on the same network.

[@unclegamer3092]

I love my pixel 6a but gotta say I really enjoy my Nubia Z50S Pro camera more and enjoy the switch to camera physical button is nice.

[@Pozzibilitiiz]

Pound for pound the OnePlus blows the Pixel out of the water, but the Pixel still has software tricks up its sleeve and software support. OnePlus is definitely back up there though very happy to see some real competition

[@9rit]

Really leaning towards the one plus!

[@joller79]

I got the poxel 8, and the oneplus 11. The pixel, only has ONE advantage. Camera Ai. The rest sooo sluggish, slow, lagging, poor battery…

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Especially against the OP11. That's a battery champ.

[@bleankdallas2924]

Man oh man, people don't know what that fast charging does to your brain. I used the mate 30 pro and i can honestly say it was like i wasn't using a rechargeable device. Keep in mind that phone only had like 45w charging. I'm stuck with Samsung now cos i CANNOT use a phone bigger than 6.1in anymore. But boy do I feel it. With my mate 30, charging was always an afterthought. It was always like, oh I'm 5 minutes from leaving the house, ok lemme quickly plug it in while i do whatever. Unplug it, leave the house and i don't have to freak out if i forget my charger. The battery will last. I would play codm and, I swear to god, i would dare the battery to die. It was crazy. The phone wouldn't get hot, the battery wouldn't die. Omg i think I'm going back to mate 30 pro. Anyway, if you haven't used a phone with true fast charging, say 45w upwards, please do. You need it. I'd give anything (i can afford) to leave this terrible 25w or whatever nonsense the s21 is doing.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No notes. Completely agree. Comment nailed it 😊

[@SgtPepper69]

Just bought a new oneplus 12 for £392😊

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

Okay I've been watching tech reviews for like 7 or so years now and the way you summarized these 2 phones is the best thing ever like holy moly. The Pixel is the better phone and Oneplus is the better computer. Like it makes so much sense as to why people could gravitate towards pixel, it's just easy and turn your brain off kind of thing. But still, a thousand bucks is a thousand bucks and as an Asian, I want my money's worth so yeah Oneplus did a soaring comeback this year. BTW, last year's Pixel 7 was one of the greatest phones like it was so cheap but still got a flagship camera and a flagship-esque chipset, Google really made a mistake by raising the prices for the Pixel 8. Google THRIVES in the lower midrange to upper midrange market. Look at all the Pixel "a" phones and how well the Pixel 6 and 7 sold.

[@FAT8893]

Pixel aren't officially available here in Malaysia, so the OnePlus would be the pick. Of course I can import the Pixel, but VoLTE won't ever work.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I won a Oneplus 12r. It's a special edition for that video game (genshin, although I've never actually played the game). Part of me thinks I should sell it... And then wait it out for the right deal for a pixel It's a hard choice man. 7 years of updates, pixel camera... But that battery life and charging speeds. It's a shame I couldn't morph the two phones into one complete device. (And then maybe sandwich and SD card and a headphone jack but I digress) But at a

[@paulwall5851]

I promise you the Google pixel 8 is not a premium phone I've got both phones and the OnePlus absolutely demolishes the Google phone there's no competition

[@You-qb9wn]

Iam watching this video through OnePlus 12 believe me oneplus 12 is a legend, what a powerful beautiful phone

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'm writing this reply from my OP12 😊

[@marcelcampos]

🙏🙌

[@gmosc]

The video out on the 12 so far isn't useful, but I am hoping for being able to use it maybe with the xReal glasses.

[@FAT8893]

OnePlus, alongside Sony, Vivo, and Xiaomi, don't make their own custom Desktop Mode for phones. They all have wired video out capability, but you are limited to the built-in barebone Desktop Mode.

[@gmosc]

@@FAT8893 yes, and mirroring which is a bit ugly because it uses the same screen ratio as the phone and wastes so much monitor screen space.

[@FAT8893]

@@gmosc I totally get you. LG has the ability to rescale the phone screen to 16:9 screen when doing wired screen mirroring. I just hope that they copy such a great feature.

[@robindc9391]

Better compare the OP12 against the Vivo X100 Pro. I am currently using the OP12, so far its been great. But i must admit...that Vivo is very tempting. And the foto's it delivers...jawdropping

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

Pixel 8 pro for me. Just wish that the price can compete with the OP12

[@kylenorris9585]

You should do a OnePlus 12R vs Pixel 8 Pro

[@TheSewiseguy]

Oneplus

[@TheHd8Tech]

The one thing I really like about the Pixel is it doesnt wobble around when you use it on a flat surface, but as a op12 user, I got used to it.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup. Same. I like the OP design, but I wish the camera were centered.

[@TheHd8Tech]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Sometimes I wonder why they make such design choices.

[@Lyosha.]

can anyone help me out here? I need a second phone so I am looking for something very small and not expensive, it will be used mainly for a couple work apps and nothing more but everything I see on the markets are literal monsters with screens over 6'' .... can anyone suggest a good cheap small phone? for it to be future proof would be great too since I'll probably keep it indefinitely

[@Zashmir]

Moto Edge g54 12gb Ram and 256gb storage is worth a look for a secondary phone. Excellent performance for a low price, great battery and some of the best features in their segment. I have this phone and the OP12. Best phones I purchased in recent years!

[@levil4012]

I have the S24+ and the OnePlus and I gotta say as far as the more exciting phone is the OnePlus 12 between the S24+ and the pixel phone and it SHINES with the battery life

[@DuneDee]

The OnePlus 12 is a *tad* too tall and narrow for me, the screen is a thinner and it bothers me.

[@MyReviews_karkan]

I love my OnePlus 12, but I despise how narrow it is. Especially when watching KZbin where my videos are too small with those massive black bars on the side. Phones need to stop being in that 20:9 aspect ratio, it's just bad. Samsung got it right with the 18.5:9. It's the perfect width for a phone. I will not be buying another OnePlus if they keep this bad aspect ratio.

[@kodaph]

Wish both phones are available in my region, 😢

[@gregoryaul2005]

I think Juan that op has come a long way and tbh price vs. features and speed I would have to choose op .but !!! Google also makes a great phone ,just getting over priced for what you get.

[@ronlebron4876]

I do miss my OP6T but I am getting used to the pixel 8

[@Bakamoona78]

The pixel isn’t is supported in my country, so it’s a no brained to go with the OP12. And honestly, even if the pixel was supported, I’d still have bought the OP12. It just suits my requirements better, and that’s what we need from a phone right…. A device that suits our requirements.

[@aureliankhan6784]

On paper, Oneplus seems like a major good deal, but everywhere I ask, people warn me about green line issue...is that still persisting, or is that resolved by now?

[@modestman6753]

Its already resolved 😊

[@jsanc316]

I really wish Oneplus would offer something around 6". I'm over the massive screens.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sad to see a trend where even "regular" sized premium phones are vanishing.

[@lokofly]

OP12 lacks band 14 which is needed for FirstNet (AT&T Network) and does not have WiFi calling for AT&T. Pixel 8 pro is compatible with all carriers.

[@Solus5048]

Why do so many smartphone youtubers talk about the symmetry of the design? Do ppl seriously buy super expensive flagships and use them without back covers?

[@farishanafiah8461]

I myself don't use case on my phone.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The only reason I do isn't design, but because I genuinely opt for the largest camera sensors I can. Even in a case, a side mounted camera bulge is annoying and wobbly.

[@orangeyellow-me1pz]

Lol, I'm basically an old man now. I dotnt trust anyone else with my files such as my music, my pictures, my documents and so forth. With that being said, I'd prefer the OnePlus as long as it doesnt still kill apps like crazy. The OnePlus is cheaper, faster and it gives me video out capabilities?! Yeah, I'd sign up for that over the Pixel any day. The only thing I like about the Pixel is call screening and the long-term support. I had 2 Pixels before and HATED them because of the huge hardware problems such as poor signal and constant overheating while doing mundane tasks. The 7a embarassed me in front of my iPhone toting girlfriend when it just overheated everytime she saw it. It ceased to be funny after a while and she just started to feel bad for me. The Pixel 6 embarassed me in front of my mom when it was busy having and giving migranes by not being able to find a GPS signal and refusing to navigate anywhere. We pulled out her Pixel 4a 5G and were able to navigate just fine. The OnePlus 10t I had just had minor annoyances like killing apps too easily. I should have never given it up for a Pixel. REGRET.

[@amrsalem7143]

👍

[@sink38ms]

If one plus gives 1 more year of updates I'm in ....

[@BrianGlaze]

The Google Call Assist Software features are too good to pass up. I value that very highly.

[@carloscolon4295]

Oneplus is the better buy...it's just a better phone for the price and what it can deliver.

[@gmosc]

In the OnePlus settings, turn on the setting called Smart Rapid Charging to get 100 watt charging in Europe. (It's in the battery settings). By default, the phone avoids using the full 100 watt speed unless that is turned on. And yes, charging speed is what kills comparing this type of Chinese phone with Pixel, Samsung and Apple. There. Is. No. Comparison.

[@user-gd5tr2kl1s]

Which is ultimately better? What to buy?😅

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Depends on what you need and want.

[@LamonTatum-zk1fh]

Op12for me

[@LamonTatum-zk1fh]

Op 12 for me

[@kidyes3]

OnePlus 12

[@Oldman1738]

One plus is an easy winner.

[@andre-nunes]

Call Screen is too good for me to give it up

[@sslaia]

It seems that OnePlus has improved so much against Pixel. I remember I bought OnePlus 7T with its huge red box. However I sold it as soon as Pixel 5 arrived. OnePlus had the better hardware specs at the time, but for me the overall software's user experience of Pixel was more valuable.

[@travisbloomfield303]

Premium? Aliexpress is selling the oneplus 12 at £418 pounds with global rom.

[@HV55VN]

But the seller opens the phone and tinkers with it should be classified as open box

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

But that's the Chinese model and it definitely WONT WORK in the US because it lacks US 5g bands. It may work in Europe because it has a lot of their bands but your mileage may vary

[@alexdenton6586]

I love my Pixel 8 Pro , especially the macro mode , I use it all the time on my girlfriend’s breast

[@doa_form]

OnePlus phones are great for the first year, then OP drops the ball with software support, introduces buggy updates and make the device meh in the following years not to mention that support ends fairly quickly and you have to buy a new phone again

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

Yes hence the lower price. You pay for what you get

[@braulioherrera5980]

I have the P8P and the Oppo find x7 ultra that is a vitaminized Oneplus and I prefer the P8P, even if the processor is not as good as the snapdragon, the UI feels smother, the pixel never fails with a photo and the magic editor is way better. The battery management of the snapdragon is simply awesome but the pixel last the day with no problems

[@XP9724]

Ik it's not in here but the standard Pixel 8 is one of the best values of the year. Its been on sale for $549 or less longer than its been full price. U get most of the 8 pro features with all the Google perks for less than the OnePlus. Glad OnePlus is kinda finding itself again, i cant stand that camera design tho😂.

[@travisbloomfield303]

I think it looks awesome

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

I can put up with the Camera when I'm getting S24 Ultra specs for half the price

[@Jo5ue1]

The Pixel 8 Pro is constantly $200 discounted.

[@waldonatorgr984]

Anybody else have package loss issues? Their customer service is NOT good. Probably never buying OP again.

[@louiecarrington2509]

The fact that OP only offers 5yrs of security updates is a hard pass for me.

[@jezuconz7299]

Are you planning on using your phone for more than 5 years?? My 6T ended its security updates support 1 to 3 years ago (don't know exactly) and works just fine. Pixel's battery or mediocre Tensor CPU won't stay in a good shape after 7 years I can tell you that

[@FAT8893]

Most people won't even care about it, especially those who buy phone through carriers and change it every year or two anyway. Heck, there's even people who're still buying 2019 and 2020 flagship phones despite no longer getting any sort of official support.

[@FAT8893]

​@@jezuconz7299IFKR! If Google or Samsung build their phone like Fairphone, the possibility for them to live for 7 years is more than high. But at the moment, I'n definitely not buying in to that promise.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Remember you can unlock the bootloader on OnePlus phones. IMO it's a draw

[@FAT8893]

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv Exactly, and there are growing community for OnePlus custom ROM. Not as big as Xiaomi, but it's still out there.

[@TaureanSmoke]

Pixel 8 pro for me

[@JuanCarlos-hu5cm]

I vote for the pixel, my experience with OnePlus the 8t from TMobile is terrible, bad battery, poor camera and now the screen full of green lines 🤦🏼‍♂️👎🏼

[@crazy_afghan]

OnePlus 12 has several advantages over the Google Pixel 8: * Larger, higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate * More powerful processor * Faster charging * Telephoto zoom lens If these features are important to you, then the OnePlus 12 is the better choice. However, the Pixel 8 has a better camera and a more water-resistant design.