Google Pixel 8a vs (Oppo) OnePlus 12
Verdict
Google Pixel 8a and (Oppo) OnePlus 12 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 62. Google Pixel 8a wins on IP Protection and Main Camera; (Oppo) OnePlus 12 wins on Performance and Battery. (Oppo) OnePlus 12 is 3.1mm wider than Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a is the more recent release, from May 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
62
62
Google Pixel 8a
72.7mm (2.86in) · May 2024 · Rank #160
5+6+13+12+15+3+3+0+5+0 = 62
(Oppo) OnePlus 12
75.8mm (2.98in) · Dec 11, 2023 · Rank #158
7+12+13+6+12+4+3+0+5+0 = 62
* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Being Oppo's "flagship killer" brand, OnePlus 12 does a great job. Fast performance, long battery life with sub-30min charging 0-100%, excellent screen and a very capable camera setup. Combined with a right price and you have a brand-building success (without full IP68 protection).
PROs
aluminium and glass build, fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with UFS 4.0 performance, excellent 36hr endurance from a 5400mAh battery with sub-30min 100W (80W in USA) charging (50W wireless), sharp 510ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with >2000Hz PWM and Dolby Vision, excellent 50MP 23mm OIS main + 64MP 70mm OIS periscope telephoto + 48MP 14mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) imaging, very good 32MP 21mm selfie, 4 years of OS updates and a fast USB-C 3.2 with OTG
CONs
wider and heavier then 11, 1100nits max brightness, only IP65 (no water immersion) protection, no AF on excellent selfie, no expandable memory or desktop replacement functionality, no video out
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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