Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 12: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 12. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLGlobal · 16GB · 128GB
OnePlus 12OnePlus 12Global · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Global · 16GB · 128GB
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OnePlus 12
OnePlus 12
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.6Design & Materials 8.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.9Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 9.5Camera 8.3Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 9.2 Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery 7.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
18 reviews
9.4
110 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 12

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Global · 16GB · 128GB 		where to buy OnePlus 12 OnePlus 12
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.8" 6.82"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.6 mm
162.8 mm
8.5 mm 		75.8 mm
164.3 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 220 g
Micro Tensor G4
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 16 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 1.499.303
v11 		2.342.463
v11
Battery 5060 mAh 5400 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GN1
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
LYTIA-T808
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google OnePlus
Aliases GZC4K CPH2581, CPH2583

Release Date
Release date August 2024,
2 years ago 		December 2023,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
OnePlus 12
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
OnePlus 12
Size
76.6 mm • 162.8 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 164.3 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 221 g 220 g
Usable surface 89 % 90 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP65
Colors
Black
White
Gold
Gray
Green
Beige
Black
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.8" 6.82"
Type Oled AMOLED • BOE
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1344 x 2992 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3168 px
Brightness -- 600 nits
Peak brightness 2000 nits 4500 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- 1600 nits
Density 482 Pixels per inch 510 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate VRR
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • DisplayMate A+
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
9.4
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU 1x3.10 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520 1x3.3GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G715 940 MHz Adreno 750

RAM
RAM 16 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
1.499.303
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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2.342.463
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
9.4
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.6
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GN1 Sony LYTIA-T808
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.31" 1/1.43"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
50 Mpx
48 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.7
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX858
Sony IMX581
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.64 µm
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-14
Sensor size
1/2.51"
1/2"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
50 Mpx
64 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.8
ƒ/ 2.6
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX858
Omnivision OV64B
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.64 µm
0.70 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.51"
1/2"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • PDAF Omnidericional
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 50 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX858 Sony IMX615
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 0.64 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.51" 1/2.74"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
160
Camera
163Photo
155Video
148
Selfie
146Photo
150Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
8.8
Quality of selfies
9.2
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
9.2
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B75 (450)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • NavIC System
  • GNSS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC eSE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.6
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
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5400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
37.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging (23W)
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging (50W)
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 67%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 3 months ago
  • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 61%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 26%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 1%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 18%
    Every six months
  • 82%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 72%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
110 reviews
Prices
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