Me, excited about video title: "The choice is simple" Me, after watching and reading comments: "The choice is not so simple!"
@tomj91079 ай бұрын
Returned Pixel 8 pro and got a Oneplus 12R. Much better experience.
@rup6399 ай бұрын
bro you could have gone for the oneplus 12 why go for 12r?
@DonjiPicudo9 ай бұрын
@@rup639because he's lying 😂
@ItsBrown__9 ай бұрын
Because the 12R is better bang for your buck @@rup639
@investmentsound9028 ай бұрын
I'm about to do the same I went to the pixel 8pro from the OnePlus 10t because I wanted that AI experience my son was getting on the pixel 7.. but boy do I regret it!.. the difference in battery life and charging speed is painful.. at 30 Watts the pixel 8pro charges at the same speed as the OP 7 pro I had in 2019 also drains even faster and gets hotter than that old Oneplus model .. yeah I'm definitely going to the 12r.. imo the $300 more doesn't justify getting basically a slightly better camera(see comparison vid) and wireless charging which I don't care much about anyway.. the AI on the pixel is great but everything else is horrible..
@tomj91078 ай бұрын
@@investmentsound902 Yeah that's why I switched. The 12r has much better battery, charging speed, and signal strength. Camera is good enough.
@TrojanSalesmen18 ай бұрын
I still have a Oneplus 7 pro.. I sadly think its time to get a new phone. my phone is STILL FAST. But bad battery and now cracked back screen and back camera adds up to about 160$ in repairs.
@Orkiz9310 күн бұрын
Same bro same
@chitan13625 ай бұрын
I haven't focused on the smartphone space because I was pretty happy with my Pixel 6. The screen gave out on it after a few years and I decided to get a new phone. I almost went with the Pixel 8a as I am a fan of the Pixel phones. But after hearing about the OnePlus 12R's battery, CPU, and features, and hearing how good the OnePlus brand is for the price, I decided to go with the 12R instead. I am so glad I did. This is by far my favorite smartphone I've owned and I haven't been this excited over smartphones since I got my Galaxy S4 back in 2014. I am usually not a fan of skinned (not stock) Android, but OnePlus' skin is fantastic, and most of the included OnePlus apps allow FULL uninstallation (instead of disabling, though some still do). There seems to be a lot of inspiration to the iPhone when it comes to OxygenOS.
@dr.fitprofessor19709 ай бұрын
Indeed, a very informative video. In my opinion, it wouldn't really matter whether you made the comparison with the pixel 8 or the pixel 8 pro in opposition to the 12R. I consider both pixel devices to be mid-range. Truthfully, the tensor chip sets are still a work in progress. As far as updates are concerned, I don't truly believe that anyone's going to use a device for 7 years. Furthermore, the OnePlus 12R will receive 3 years of OS updates with four years of security patches. That's enough for any device at this price range and in this category.
@AdamSmith-gs2dv9 ай бұрын
Unless you really care about the camera the 12r is superior
@robertzoufood9 ай бұрын
Even so, the cameras aren't even that bad. Just personal preference
@ÆßV7 ай бұрын
The software and update situation on Pixel is also better.
@pp3k3jamail7 ай бұрын
@Kendawg-zx9clI don't understand people like you then why don't you just sell or trade in your pixel 8 for something else. What's the purpose of having a multiple phones if you ain't going to use them? especially if you got a pixel 8 lying around that's stupid. I use all my phones. I have a oneplus 9 5G. I have the Samsung S23 Ultra and i have the regular Samsung S23 and i use all three of them in some sort of way. I don't just let one of them just sit around and collect dust that's dumb. I even use my older phones for certain things my Samsung A51 5G my Motorola one 5G Ace and my old OnePlus 6T.
@pp3k3jamail7 ай бұрын
@@ÆßV and the waterproofing
@pp3k3jamail7 ай бұрын
@Kendawg-zx9cl then why not sell the pixel 8 or trade it in🤦🏿♂️
@andre-nunes9 ай бұрын
The 12R would've been a great choice if it came before Google gave me that 40% deal on the Pixel 8.
@jejunamja9 ай бұрын
It’s funny, you say that Oneplus R is brighter, but when you show them on the screen that pixel eight is looking brighter. The 12 r is definitely the better buy in every way unless cameras and maybe AI features are the most important to you.
@pocketlintcom9 ай бұрын
Haha, yeah, I realised that in the edit. I'd set the brightness quite low for filming, so it wasn't a true reflection of their peaks/maximum.
@Skibbehify27 күн бұрын
My pixel 8 has developed a green screen issue that is just a defect on the base pixel 8 so i got a replacement from google and traded it in for a 12r since the black friday deal was good. So i shall see if i like it better.
@garyschwab4359 ай бұрын
I have the 7T right now, and I love it! But unfortunately it's time to upgrade. I'm sure that the 12R is a great phone, BUT, the Pixel 8 now has "7" years of OS upgrades, and the 12R only has 4. I'm really stuck, because both phones are good, but at the end of the day, do the 7 years worth of updates dominate?
@Derpykin9 ай бұрын
Ask yourself, when was the last time you had a phone for 7 years? even the 7t you have right now only came out in september 2019 - 5 years ago I myself have a 8t which i am soon buying a 12R to replace which again, came out in 2020 (granted my choice to get a replacement was partially fueled by the cracked screen and low battery life due to heavy usage on my part) way i see it, the average lifespan for a modern smartphone realistically is 3-5 years, not 7. So using security and OS updates as the sole reason to select a phone doesn't make sense to me thats my input though - i would say price to price, the extra battery and performance would benefit more. However case and screen protectors are harder to find for the 12r so its one of those "6 of one, half a dozen of the other" situations I'm aware i could buy a replacement battery and screen, but it would cost about half as much to get them shipped and fitted, as buying the 12R anyway
@who_what9 ай бұрын
12R only has 3 years of software updates which for me is a serious shortcoming since I typically upgrade every 4 years. As a 7T owner as well, OnePlus has seriously disappointed me with their OS updates, with the last update being particularly buggy.
@garyschwab4359 ай бұрын
@@who_what That's a very good point. Something that I noticed with the pixel 8, is that there is also a FREE built-in VPN! That to me is big!
@who_what9 ай бұрын
@@garyschwab435 on the other hand, the hardware (aside from the camera) on the 12R wipes the floor with the Pixel. I'm having the exact same choice paralysis as you! Personally, I can get the 12R almost $200 cheaper than the Pixel, so I might just go oneplus again.
@garyschwab4359 ай бұрын
@@who_what Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it.
@Ignacio.Romero9 ай бұрын
12R unless you really care about cameras
@5150crazyfun9 ай бұрын
I would say the 12R, but OnePlus isn't as available to work on all carriers in the US from what I've seen, so it immediately is a no go for me if it's won't work as a phone. Which is a real shame, because I absolutely love the 12 and 12R because the Oxygen OS animations look insanely smooth and everything else is flagship level.
@chieflingco9 ай бұрын
Works for sure on T-Mobile worked flawlessly on my OnePlus 9 pro and upgraded to OnePlus 11 a year ago and network on 11 is flawless.
@davidbrown61379 ай бұрын
No issues with either ATT or Verizon....since OP 6t.
@theslacker29ify9 ай бұрын
I have the 12r on Google Fi/T-Mobile and it works flawlessly.
@Richard-c7f8 ай бұрын
I currently own the pixel 8 and it freezes and goes slow sometimes like an old 2007 computer haha. Previously i owned a oneplus 10T and it had service issues for me.
@pocketlintcom8 ай бұрын
Yeah. I used to find older OnePlus phones struggled with connection issues too. But they don’t seem to have that issue anymore.
@TomiSilander2 ай бұрын
Should I get the oneplus 12r or the pixel 9?
@Astarius93327 күн бұрын
Bought my Pixel 8 in July. Display died after 2 months. Got a replacement, new (refurbished) phone, sent mine back. Two months later now - Phone freezes since yesterday 5-10 times a day. I think i´ll RMA it again, buy a OnePlus 12R, and sell this Google Shitxel 8 to someone who loves beeing a beta tester for 600 bucks.
@Phoenix5uper5 ай бұрын
google pixel hv so much feature than oneplus 12r, is it true ?
@MrEnikfox8 ай бұрын
I just switched from the pixel 8. The main camera colors were awful. Like things just looked so bland, less color than real life. The wide angle camera was great and had amazing colors, but that main sensor... Should have stayed with my P7.
@pe_19809 ай бұрын
Performance is for the 12r no doubt. But it has a dedicated 2MP macro lens in 2024... That alone is a reason for me not to buy it.
@bxrider1179 ай бұрын
OnePlus is giving consumers the better specs, silicon and screen for less money than Pixel 8 or S24.
@Bakedeggplant-y5h5 ай бұрын
I have a p7 and one plus 12r. I prefer the pixels software material you and its notification management. I like the one plus screen. No difference in performance 🥺😊
@DoneDeal27 ай бұрын
From P6 to 12r. Happy
@newfnshow0319 ай бұрын
only thing is most people will get the pixel on contract for less than paying for the OnePlus. So if you're on contract the pixel will save you money and obviously comes with better support if there are issues with your phone at any point. So you get double the updates from Google and better peace of mind for less money out of pocket. The pixel 8 is $12 a month on T-Mobile that's $300 over 2 years vs paying $4-500 and getting faster charging with fewer updates and having to support yourself if you have issues at any point.
@MsMytube759 ай бұрын
Buy pixel if you live slow life😅😅
@newfnshow0317 ай бұрын
also, with a light meater the pixel 8 reaches 1400 nita on auto brightness. The 12r reaches 1200 nits... so no idea how you're getting this.
@syl0646 ай бұрын
12r , no brainer.
@rishabropa13009 ай бұрын
12 r has curved screen thats the main issue
@blackflag6666 ай бұрын
issue? i bought it because of its curved display.
@Amal-op3it8 ай бұрын
Awesome
@user-jgn19449 ай бұрын
The Google has THE BEST Camera module Available on Any phone today.
@alumlovescake3 ай бұрын
One plus may have decent hardware for the price but they really need better cameras. They get beat by £250 phones