Yeah had this thought myself after owning 3 xl and upgraded to pixel 7 last year replaced it 4 times and still heating battery drain and after 4 months I purchased a iPhone
Its so refreshing to see someone talking about the OnePlus 12's camera in a positive light. So many reviewers wright it off as "fine" or "not on the same level as other flagships" and I just dont agree. OnePlus 12 produces some spectacular true to life images.
I don’t get why most Tech TH-camrs are spreading this narrative. I like the photos that come out of the phone. You can tell that OnePlus relied more on the hardware instead of software.
@@smartphonefan5226 Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus are owned by the same company and OnePlus lands as the third best option for camera expirience within these boundries alone.
This is my first Oneplus, I don't think I'll be able to go back to a phone with lower than 80w charging, I just love charging only once a day, in just 15 minutes from 40%
The tensor chip is what's really holding the pixel phones back. If cost was a concern, they could go with the exynos 2400 or even the snapdragon 8 gen 2. Those processors outperform the tensor in battery life and performance. The pixel would be a beast of a phone in software and hardware from just using those processors.
@@soham4741 I have a pixel 8 pro. It's tailored to be pathetic. The software is just close to a pure android os you can have without all the bloat ware. Only pro is the camera and taking pictures. iPhone and Samsung is much better with video. I also have the s24 ultra and even with the bloat ware, it runs so much smoother, faster, and consistent. Tensor loses in every category in performance to all the other chip sets, even chip sets that are 1-2 years older.
I replaced a OnePlus 12 with a Pixel 8 Pro. If gaming performance is very important to you, the OnePlus 12 is an easy choice. But in typical usage scenarios you will not notice a difference. The OnePlus also has longer battery life and faster charging. But I like all the Google unique features. I am not a phone gamer. And don't mind charging my phone more frequently.
I bought the OnePlus 12 and got it early. It's just so solid! I can't see myself going with any other phone. The screen is spectacular and the software experience is excellent. There just doesn't seem to be a weak point here. The camera is pretty sweet and I love the clarity of the photos. The colors are sweet.
@@tomasfiala4929 There are two bugs that i definitely notice. 1- if you use the alert Slider, it will activate find /keyboard if any browser is open. 2- if you switch go back home from any app and switch to any browser it won't respond or scroll for a sec or two before its fine again.
Magic editor is the only AI feature I use, so if it's available on Google Photos global (eventually), I'll still take the OP12 for a better value and future proofing. Yes, I don't use a phone more than 2yrs either. Not to mention half of Google's AI suite is US only, so it won't matter much to me since I belong to the majority who live outside the US.
I have both, same 512Gb spec in Black. The OnePlus 12 is hands down the better phone for the money. The only reason I would keep the Pixel is to try out Android features before they trickle down to other brands. Recently Google Labs released a version of Hold for Me thats available to all Androids. Just a matter of time before stuff like Call Screening and some of the advanced photo editing features make their way to other devices as well.
@@nayyuuuuuuiu853 my eyes can't tell the difference. Both screens are good. Both get very bright in direct sunlight. You do also get superior PWM on the 12, but that's not something that affects most people.
Awesome comparison, and I agree I think the OnePlus 12 is the better phone. Especially considering it will get alot of AI features in the future worldwide as they are already rolling them out in China, it's gonna be a complete flagship in my opinion. Can't wait to get one
It's already getting some small AI features by software update! I just texted "omw" to my friend this morning and share location button appeared. Message quick reply suggestions are also great!!
The software support is outstanding in Pixel, but the chipset isn't. At least here in India, it heats up a lot during the summer months for no reason. Cameras crash every now and then when shooting outside. Unless Google fixes that, Oneplus or Samsung will be better choices than the Pixel. Thanks for the nice comparison! 🙌
Had used many OnePlus devices for about 5-6 years ... loved their pure oxygen OS but switched from 7T pro to Samsung N20 ultra in 2020 due to their new Color OS & the software update woes...S23U my current device ticks ✅ all boxes for me however now I do see OP is back with a bang especially the improved camera system...great to see this change as an older OP user/fan... always admire your crispy clean reviews Ryan ...!!!
Im rocking a one plus 7T, everything still runs smoothly, probably would be faster with a new flagship, but I don't see things lagging like most Androids I have or see people having. I don't think I would go for a one plus 12 because it's like the camera hasn't improved since my 7T. Im torn between, S23, Pixel 8, 8pro, or even wait for the 9 series, or go full iPhone 15 pro since I have 2 MacBooks and could create somewhat of an Apple ecosystem
reason and wallet : OnePlus 12 heart : Pixel 8 Pro I wish there was a mix of both worlds. OnePlus's hardware with that sweet 8 gen 3 and Google's software. especially for the cameras
Pixel is the better phone l,but because of the poor battery life I don't recommend it. I rather live with an inferior camera and a device that can last the whole day and top off in 15 min than a great camera I can't use because the battery is dead by 4PM. Also,not to mention the Pixel overheats. OnePlus not once has overheated.
@@Alchemy12 i don't think i'm a camera freak but i want to be able to rely on my phone's camera in special moments. so my pixel 7 pro serves this purpose very well. It's only a matter of time for Nothing to catch up. Nothing Phone 4 or 5 surely will be as good
Pixel 7 owner...I agree. Honestly, everything about the Pixel saga beats what every other brand is doing, but it doesn't matter because I don't even get half a day of battery life with this inefficient piece of garbage. At this point I'd rather be rocking a $300 Xiaomi phone with a half-decently optimized 5500 mAh battery than the useless piece of shit I have in my Pixel. By the way, does anyone in the comment section have an USB-C cable? I'm short on battery right now.
@@manthe3711 my dad has a 6. But he barely uses it. Loves it. A couple people I work with have a 7/7 pro and have had similar issues. I've thought of getting one a time or 2. But once I figured out that tensor was just an exynos add marketing, I decided against. Qualcomm has had their issues as well with the 8g1, but the 8g2 and 8g3 are for real.
@@nestorpujols2919 my Pixel 8 Pro battery lastest me a whole entire day. My day starts at 8am and I'm back at home 6pm. By the time I plug in my phone to a charger around 11pm my life battery is about 15 to 20 percent. Some of these beast battery phones by the end of the day leave you with 45% of battery if you don't charge it at night that 45% won't be of much use the next day. So you will end up charging your phone anyways so why not charge it every night?
I've had a couple of Google Pixel phones. They were majorly glitchy and I'll never buy another. I'm writing this on my beloved OnePlus 11 while waiting for my pre-ordered OnePlus 12. Thank you for an exceptionally good review! BTW, with several discounts via the OnePlus website, I paid $599 for the 16gb version with 512 storage. 🎉
I saw this comment and man, i dunno how to respond. my father bought me very cheap phone in 2018 when i was 12 and i'm using it to this day. It runs android 10 and you cant update it anymore (you can unofficially but it will be slow as hell) If someday it decide to die i would be forced to buy something much worse cus decent phones much more expensive now.... anyway i think that so long of a support time is a REALLY good thing to a people who cant just buy new phone each year... so yeah i would be more than happy to use any pixel for any amount of years.. it is how it is. have a good day anyone who reads this!!!!
The battery performance is trash with all of the Google pixel phones that came with Tensor along with performance. What's worse Is the slow charge. I am on a pixel 7 pro coming from OnePlus 9 pro
I had a OnePlus 8 Pro since launch and to be honest it was one of the best phones which I bought throughout the years, the downside is that throughout the major OS updates it got dumb... REAL fast. The camera experience went from one of the snappiest which I have ever encountered to one of the most dreadful ones, the OS simply went to crumbles with the last one during the 3 year promised updates and I couldn't bear having a dysfunctional phone. Even though that particular OnePlus phone was still close to my heart I went on and bought the Pixel 8 Pro and I couldn't be more happier. Maybe in the next 3 or 4 years I will switch again depending on what each side has to offer, until then I wish both sides best of luck of offering what they have best for us, the end-users.
Exactly the same experience, I have the oneplus 8 pro still and have to say with the latest android 13 updates it feels pretty ok, but the battery went to crap and they cut great features from android 11. Still mulling which to get honestly because of the weaker processor, hopefully 1+/oppo finally learned their lesson
Of course hardware when u compare OnePlus and Pixel. I don't care about Pixel lame hardware especially it chipset. Pixel is overpriced with mediocre hardware.
Moving from my s23 ultra, tried the s24 ultra but returned it and got the OnePlus 12, best decision. Battery charging speed is amazing! The usable screen brightness adjustment is brighter than the s24 ultra to me. Soon as the s24 ultra heats up Samsung lowers the screen brightness, that's something I haven't noticed on the 12. I also like that there's not much bloat ware and it's more tailored to performance and not extra fluff
Pixel 8 may offer longer software support... but given that it's already slower out of the box, how slow will it really feel in 7 years? And the battery as well... it starts with less battery life and it's only going to drop. In all honesty I think people will be replacing the Pixel even before the Oneplus...
I had the OnePlus 6T Mclaren edition for 5 years. It was still solid. If I could swap battery easily i would have kept it still. UI was the best, I can only Imagine they've made it better and better since the OP 6.
I wouldn't buy a OP. Their after sales service is very poor (atleast in India). And their software update roll outs are a joke - they almost never test it, it seems. And then the installation of updates messes up the phone and their solution is always back up the phone and do a factory reset.
I'm glad I chose the OP12, not long ago I was lusting over the Pixel 8 Pro but I couldn't buy it for reasons, fast forward to the present and now I'm preparing to say goodbye to my 7T when the 12 arrives.
I had the 8 pro and sold it for one plus 12, due to overheating and Bluetooth issues. I get faster charging, more ram, more storage, and the latest snap dragon for $300 less. I don't miss the pixel ai, photos, or the software experience.
I be honest with you. I had every pixel iteration up to pixel 6. I had exactly the same issue on all of them. I got fedup and will never ever buy a pixel. Even the camera is way overrated the pictures quite dark 🕶️. I now bought an honour 6 pro. Fantastic hardware but I absolutely hate the magic os 8 implementation which is like a cheap apple implementation. I am sending it back and going back to one Plus. I have the one plus 9 and love the software experience.
I love the raw performance of the oneplus , but as good as hardware is all around on all flagships these days I trust Google more moving into a software based future
@@serrael-182 true tensor I don’t think will right now be the best for gaming probably but I think it was specifically developed to for AI and software
It's an interesting comparison but, somewhat lopsided. I don't really consider the tensor chipsets to be flagship level. To that end, I consider the Google pixel 8 Pro to be a high tier mid-ranger and not a flagship. In addition, while I like Google software I feel that oxygen OS offers far more customizations. Not to mention, in true OnePlus tradition, the software and phone run buttery smooth. Frankly, Google charging $1,000 for the pixel 8 Pro is completely ludicrous. Anything more than $700 is completely out of bounds. Simply put, equip it with a proper Qualcomm flagship processor and then come talk to me.
As a pixel 8 owner I would probably take the one plus over the 8 pro, the 8 pro is way overpriced for what you get, but I don't really think it's a fair comparison in the first place, I would however still choose the regular 8 over the one plus, also in regards to the processor, in terms of raw cpu performance, tensor g3 is a little better than an 8+ gen 1, which is still really good, if you use your phone as a phone it's not something your going to notice at all.
@@colonelsanders7351 Of course, you are aware that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8th generation 1 chipset is widely considered to be the Edsel of the silicon world? Not only does it bleed power unnecessarily, it has severe heating issues that restrict its performance. In fact, that's why Qualcomm raced to replace it with the Snapdragon 8 plus generation 1 a few months later. I'm not sure that comparing the tensor G3 chipset to that particular processor is a great way to advance your argument. Frankly, Google pixel devices have wonderful software, strong build quality but, they have always lacked in performance. If they lack in performance then why bother? Especially, when there are so many better options available from other manufacturers such as oneplus.
@@colonelsanders7351 obviously, you're entitled to your opinion. However, you are comparing the G3 to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 plus generation 1. Strictly speaking, that Qualcomm chipset was considered state-of-the-art 2 1/2 years ago. Things have rapidly changed in the world of silicon processors. Indeed, I can also appreciate your opinions about the P8. Although, for the life of me I don't understand why you'd prefer that to the OP12. Strictly speaking, the 12 outperforms it in every conceivable way including value. No offense, it's not even close. Thank you for the reply.
@@dr.fitprofessor4363 Things like circle to search, and call screening are genuinely very useful features, obviously everyone is different, and uses their phone in different ways, but I'd much prefer thoughtful and useful features over something I'm not going to notice unless I'm running benchmarks or gaming really heavily (which I don't even do). The hottest my phone ever got was during the setup process lol. I think the OnePlus seems like a fantastic phone hardware wise, especially for the price point and it would probably be my second choice behind the P8. I just prefer the utility of the P8 personally.
@@dr.fitprofessor4363 Things like circle to search and call screening are genuinely very useful features, everyone uses their phones in different ways, I personally would rather have more utility than something I would barely notice if not for benchmarks or heavy gaming (which I don't even do) the hottest my p8 ever got is during its setup process lol. I think the hardware of the OnePlus is amazing especially given the price and would definitely be my second choice behind the p8.
All reviewers should drop 1 undeniable truth and that's (NO ONE WHO KEEPS THEIR MAIN PHONES BEYOND 3-4YRS AREN'T PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT SOFTWARE CUZ IF THEY DID THEY'D IMMEDIATELY WANT THE UPGRADED HARDWARE) so the 7 vs 4yrs software support ain't really an argument!! 7yrs from now none of us will be flaunting a Pixel 8pro, S24ultra, ONEPLUS 12 or iPhone 15 pro max let's just be honest about that!!
True but most people who will use the other years are Africa like me I use a OnePlus 8 pro in Nigeria it's like a new flagship because of the cost so they should consider that
@@johnifeoluwa8566 but do you care about 7 or 10 yrs of updates?? And being frank, am sure you didn't buy it out the oneplus store or off amazon and not even apple cares who uses their phones after they've maxed out their update life cycle
Was looking for the comparison between the 2 when I was bout to bought my but there was none!! Regardless I picked the OnePlus 12 512gb coz for the same price pixel only offers 128gb. No regrets OnePlus 12 is a beast!!
I've had the 12 for about a week and a half now and this thing is awesome! I've been a premium phone user since the first iPhone and I've never been happier with a phone. This thing does everything but AI. Which is fine with me. For now, it's just a Samsung gimmick to my mind.
I loved my OnePlus 11 and just got my OnePlus 12 in the mail. It's a great phone and I am not going back to Samsung or Google. Oxygen OS is smooth, and I like the camera system more.
Thanks for the video. I was torn between these two phones for the very reasons you set out. I have just bought the OnePlus 12. I am really pleased with it.
My pixel watch died today only been using 3 months 😅 no more charging and turning on. My pixel 7 pro is heating like a charcoal bbq it gets extremely laggy and freezes from time to time. My Google nest gen 1 stopped working last week, I left my Chromecast still working properly. I will never purchase any electronics made on Google or a brand owned by Google.
I have the P8P and have absolutely no issues at all. You cant go wrong with the OnePlus 12 either, it may offers the better hardware on paper...but in real life it doesnt feel as good as the Pixel. Im not gaming a lot on my phone so no problem with overheating at all. The software is where the Pixel shines and it will only get better after time. People expect the Pixel to slow down in the feature, which wont happen the upcoming years. And people only look at the benchmarks, which is totally the wrong way..i had to find it out myself. The only phones i'll probably would also buy are the Pixel Fold, because of the form factor...and the OnePlus Open...but for foldable phones, i'll still wait a few years.
I have both and the Oneplus is a super heavyweight. The Google extras are not enough to elevate it to the level of the OP, I tuned on my old Xiaomi the other day to find they now have their version of Object Eraser so Oneplus will have theirs soon too. As for video boost 😂😂
Pixel 8 pro is currently on sale $799 OP software is buggy and bi monthly security updates. Pixel camera is still better. Pixel's always get better over time.
OnePlus 12 is currently $699 (11% discount with $100 trade in any phone deal) for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model. That's an insane price for those specs
Not really, they degrade slower than any other phone ive used, my pixel 5 still runs super mooth. The perfromance even degardes slower than iphones, my pixel 2 also still runs smoothly unlike my older iphones.@@a.m.3118
Yeah I think that the One Plus is better. The main concern I have is if One Plus will provide support for their phones as long as Google or Samsung (they promised 7 years of updating on the S24 Series).
In india Pixel 8 pro 128 gb sold for 107000/- and 256 gb sold for 115000/- where as one plus 12 , 256 gb for 65000/- abd 512 gb for 70,000/-. Thats why we hate pixel here so badly.😢
I think the fans of each have a great reason to stay with their respective brand. I was about to quit OnePlus over the past couple years. But that 12 may well replace my 8T.....
I owed Pixel 8 pro from day 1 and swap it without any hesitation for OnePlus 12. However I do miss pixel camera but at the end of the day don't use it that much daily. Battery and charging speed is more important. OnePlus is hell of a fast too
I would always buy Pixel over OnePlus because I value timely security updates. Google provides security updates every month while OnePlus provides them every other month. That's 12 per year for Pixel vs 6 for OnePlus. Over a 3 year period, that's 36 updates for Pixel vs only 18 for OnePlus.
I'm new to Android, being an iPhone fan all the way back to the 3G, but decided to get a top-line phone with the OnePlus 12. I'm running my iPhone 13 Pro alongside the OnePlus 12 right now, and finding myself eager to make the switch - not something I expected after just 2 weeks! I could upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro Max to have a better 1:1 comparison, but I'm questioning the value in spending literally twice as much as the OnePlus 12 cost me (after all the discounts and incentives). It's been interesting so far...
OnePlus's software updates are every other month, unlike Google's monthly updates. And Global/USA devices are the last to be updated, as the primary market for OnePlus these days is India. OnePlus has no carrier relationships anymore in the US, so you're buying unlocked either direct or through Amazon/Best Buy. The OP12 is a really nice phone with a great screen, as long as you don't need any service or support after the sale. The OP12 does beat the Pixel outright in cellular/network connectivity and RF signal reception, though it does not have WiFi Calling on AT&T.
@@JB-1184 I bought a OP12, tested it out for 10 days, then returned it with no restocking fees. Not sure how it's OnePlus' fault that you didn't have a back-up phone.
People talking about pixel being buggy, but one plus is extremely worst with buggy issues. Also people voted the camera quality is better on pixel phones, proven via brownlees testing. The smarter phone is better currently. One Plus has ways to go with quality improvements, but when you have to literally restart constantly just to get signal, you have a connectivity issue thats a major red flag. Pixel wins by far.
It is such a hard choice between these 2. I really wish reviewers would test and talk about comparison in cell reception, how well mobile data works, especially in lower signal areas, and how battery life is or is not affected between using WiFi vs mobile data. After all the first thing is that these smartphones are phones first and foremost and we need to know how well the basics are covered. How is volume on speakerphone etc.? Google consumes much more battery on mobile data and on my Pixel 7 there are signal issues at times especially when switching from WiFi and starting out for the day. Id like to know if that's improved in the Pixel 8? On an old OnePlus phone I had trouble occasionally in low signal areas, is this still an issue on OnePlus phones? I don't think so but I need to know to make an informed choice. Great review, I just wish all reviewers would cover these topics, even if some of the information may be different in different regions, I doubt it's all that different. Nothing worst than getting a powerful or really smart phone to find out they don't work well to make and receive calls and messages etc. Thank you.
not to disparage the oneplus cameras, which look really great, but there's something very wrong with your pixel 8 pro telephoto or the way you're taking photos with it, it produces absolutely crisp shots at 5x., not sure how you managed to get the watery results at all - maybe you're accidentally in portrait mode or something and is trying to zoom in on the main sensor?
Great Comparison at the moment I am attracted to these two and also Xiaomi14. Here in the UK You can the 14 and the 12 for£800 and The8Pro for £700. so I was wondering is there any Opinions or Videos/comparisons including the Xiaomi14 on this Chanel?
If OnePlus made a smaller phone they'd have my business. I had the 6, 8, 9, 9 pro and 10, but I switched to the Pixel 7 and now 8. My 8 gets hot, will not BT to my Alexa, but it has some cool tricks. I've heard magic eraser is coming to OP.
TLDR: OnePlus are best Android phones and Pixels are worst. I used OnePlus One for 4 years then bought OnePlus 6T and used it for 8 years..then bought Pixel 7 Pro last year and exactly after 1 day of my warranty period the phones processor died... I used OnePlus phones to extreme but they never died, for pixel i just used for normal day to day tasks ..now it's going to cost almost half the phone price to replace it ... I again started using OnePlus 6T and it's working just like new expect I had to replace the battery (which was cheap) ..i have no reason to buy new phone except for new software while I'm using this but I've decided to buy OnePlus 12 now ... Unless google stop using the Samsung's crap chip it's not going to compete OnePlus
The only downside of with the Google pixel is the thermals that I've found having owned both a google pixel 8 and OnePlus 12 respectfully is that the pixel doesn't have enough heat dissipation and always stayed warm even when not in use.
Finally an honest look at the OP12 cameras! 😭 OnePlus is also putting more attention into manual control of the camera, which is very obvious given that the Pixels don’t have equal manual control. It seems as though it doesn’t have LOG support like the 10 Pro, which is….odd
I like the comment on software longevity. It only should matter if you plan to keep the phne that long anyways. Plus the hardware speaks volumes for longevity too. The pixel 8 pro seven years into the future will likely be very dated in the hardware department. And software will just be waxing rusty hardware.
Why people have continued to talk about these Years of updates thing as a selling points, is beyond me. First, if anyone thinks the lithium in these phones will last seven years, after daily use and charge cycles, they are mistaken. What's the point in having seven years of updates when your battery can only hold a charge for three hours because of degradation? Second, the Pixel is already not near as fast as most phones on the market, which makes it slow now, and even slower as the years progress. Lastly, all the software tricks have to really amaze someone to buy a more expensive, slower phone. Google needs to go back to having hardware manufacturers making their phones, and stick to software like the Nexus devices. Now they use hand me down processors, screens, and design language from older devices, slap their branding on it, and call it a Pixel. Google will never have the market share they want doing this, and haven't since the inception of the Pixel line.
OnePlus 12 is way overprized. While Apple, Samsung, Google included lots of AI, OnePlus skipped this revolution. The iPhone 15 Pro Max cost only 100 bucks more over here where i live so why spend money on a chinese phone that is just a phone without any AI?
Had Samsung not been such a shitty company shafting us with the exynos rather than the snapdragon processor in the S24 and S24+, then the choice would be a bit harder. But for me the Oneplus 12 stands out. Google hasn't manage to get their Tensor chips working good enough to justify the price yet, and I read a lof of people are complaining about overheating, which won't be a problem on the Oneplus 12. Having owned a Oneplus 9 for the last 3 years, I feel confident in this brand. The only issues are the price and only 4 years of support. In Norway the Oneplus 12 is around €1200, so for that price I'd want the 7 years of support the competition is offering. The specs are so good that one should be able to enjoy the phone for all those years. The Snapdragon 888 chip in the Oneplus 9 still holds up great for everyday use, hardly ever lagging at all in my case at least, so I think I'll wait a year and see what's worth considering then. Maybe Oneplus finally jumps on the 7 year support bandwagon as well.
I had my Pixel 8 pro less than one year and I already want to change it ASAP . Very nice phone but the software is disgusting rubbish terrible . Absolutely disappointed . I will never buy another Google phone again I wish I never upgraded from my old OPPO Find X2 Pro .
Just upgraded to OnePlus 12 from OP 7 pro. Don't really feel like much of a upgrade besides battery. And there are multiple things one plus 7 Pro does better. I kinda wish i could have waited another year to see what OP13 would be but im not impressed with the OP12 compared to OP7pro. Battery forced me to upgrade now and not wait.
I had the OnePlus 9 pro, I loved it till the last major update that changed the UI, i hated it, but the camera is unmatched, I'm getting the pixel because i love stock android and the OP12 is UGLY from the back..
OnePlus 12 is also going to get a major software update like the color OS 14 which grealy improve the aesthetics and smoothness (and I though it was as smooth as possible😂🎉)
Oneplus is back baby!
They were back last year with the 11.👍
But not Carl Pei. 😐
1+ 11 and 1+ open was really good from last year
@@Kakarot7314 indeed, they were. Personally, I purchased the 11 and don't forget the pad.
They never left, lol
once you use pixel you just can't go back
Yeah had this thought myself after owning 3 xl and upgraded to pixel 7 last year replaced it 4 times and still heating battery drain and after 4 months I purchased a iPhone
@@flashdbz6230 my pixel 6 pro works fine though
Its so refreshing to see someone talking about the OnePlus 12's camera in a positive light. So many reviewers wright it off as "fine" or "not on the same level as other flagships" and I just dont agree. OnePlus 12 produces some spectacular true to life images.
I don’t get why most Tech TH-camrs are spreading this narrative. I like the photos that come out of the phone. You can tell that OnePlus relied more on the hardware instead of software.
Exactly. Hasselblad king
This
maybe cuz everyone expected a bit too much, but still its a really good camera setup imo
@@smartphonefan5226 Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus are owned by the same company and OnePlus lands as the third best option for camera expirience within these boundries alone.
This is my first Oneplus, I don't think I'll be able to go back to a phone with lower than 80w charging, I just love charging only once a day, in just 15 minutes from 40%
Are you in america? Here in italy we get the 100watt, just curious
@@marcocervesato115phone only support 80W charging... So if you get 80W or 100W brick it doesn't matter much
@@marcocervesato115 yes N. America only gets the 80W
@@LX_Bthat's not true. European models support 100w. The US models don't. Only approved for 80w.
But it doesn't have PD charging support
Just activated the OnePlus today. So far so good.
any updates?
@@dirtyxmind Had a 6GB update 2 days ago. Lots of improvements to hardware including fingerprint scanner. Also camera software
@@davidw.r.7801 that's always nice to hear. What's your personal opinion so far?
@@davidw.r.7801user asked you for personal opinion bro
@@davidw.r.7801 we need ur opinion here
The tensor chip is what's really holding the pixel phones back. If cost was a concern, they could go with the exynos 2400 or even the snapdragon 8 gen 2. Those processors outperform the tensor in battery life and performance. The pixel would be a beast of a phone in software and hardware from just using those processors.
the tensor chips are way worse in countries with hotter weather. its absolutely bad tbh. pixel 7 user
Well tensor chips are tailored for the software they work on.
@@soham4741 I have a pixel 8 pro. It's tailored to be pathetic. The software is just close to a pure android os you can have without all the bloat ware. Only pro is the camera and taking pictures. iPhone and Samsung is much better with video. I also have the s24 ultra and even with the bloat ware, it runs so much smoother, faster, and consistent. Tensor loses in every category in performance to all the other chip sets, even chip sets that are 1-2 years older.
I agree. Considering the price they should be able to compete with Snapdragon.
I replaced a OnePlus 12 with a Pixel 8 Pro. If gaming performance is very important to you, the OnePlus 12 is an easy choice. But in typical usage scenarios you will not notice a difference. The OnePlus also has longer battery life and faster charging. But I like all the Google unique features. I am not a phone gamer. And don't mind charging my phone more frequently.
I love the TV VHS combo in the background. Very cutting edge tech.
Pixel antennas and connectivity really sucks, one plus can even beat Apple in this matter
yeah I have heard about connectivity issues on the pixel a lot of times
@@4fgaming925 which is weird considering these phones cost over $1k
@@jayjaytv2563 yeah and in my country pixel 8 pro is 1300 usd for 12/128 gb version
I bought the OnePlus 12 and got it early. It's just so solid! I can't see myself going with any other phone. The screen is spectacular and the software experience is excellent. There just doesn't seem to be a weak point here. The camera is pretty sweet and I love the clarity of the photos. The colors are sweet.
Software is full of bugs as of right now
really?
@@rubenjacome8252
can you give an example? I have the phone for 3 days now and I havent found any so far, but I probably haven't tried every feature.
@@tomasfiala4929he got buggy phone nothing else. I also have oneplus 12 and no problem so far since 1 month.
@@tomasfiala4929 There are two bugs that i definitely notice.
1- if you use the alert Slider, it will activate find /keyboard if any browser is open.
2- if you switch go back home from any app and switch to any browser it won't respond or scroll for a sec or two before its fine again.
Magic editor is the only AI feature I use, so if it's available on Google Photos global (eventually), I'll still take the OP12 for a better value and future proofing. Yes, I don't use a phone more than 2yrs either. Not to mention half of Google's AI suite is US only, so it won't matter much to me since I belong to the majority who live outside the US.
Its coming to Oneplus 12 too. Update rolling out in China and soon in Global
Brother my phone is 6 year old and I already got magic eraser on google photos😅
@@jackofalltrades369 if you have one membership, even a techno phone costing $100 will have magic eraser 😂😂😂
Thanks for the Insight!
Dude how is it hard? You laid it out! One plus almost comes on top of basically everything
I think the Pixel 8 Pro has it's merits, but yeah OnePlus is on fire with this one 😅
I have both, same 512Gb spec in Black. The OnePlus 12 is hands down the better phone for the money. The only reason I would keep the Pixel is to try out Android features before they trickle down to other brands.
Recently Google Labs released a version of Hold for Me thats available to all Androids. Just a matter of time before stuff like Call Screening and some of the advanced photo editing features make their way to other devices as well.
ya camera os and user experience too right? which are probably the most important things in a phone. and what about ai?
dxomark says pixel 8 pro has the best screen. just after s24 ultra
@@nayyuuuuuuiu853 my eyes can't tell the difference. Both screens are good. Both get very bright in direct sunlight. You do also get superior PWM on the 12, but that's not something that affects most people.
Awesome comparison, and I agree I think the OnePlus 12 is the better phone. Especially considering it will get alot of AI features in the future worldwide as they are already rolling them out in China, it's gonna be a complete flagship in my opinion. Can't wait to get one
Getting mine soon traded in 11
Dude? Traded 11?@@oslozoya1 you could have waited for 2 years and got a new flagship then
It's already getting some small AI features by software update! I just texted "omw" to my friend this morning and share location button appeared. Message quick reply suggestions are also great!!
@@notyourbusiness1352 I'm getting them on my 11 too and I have 12 coming in hmm.. 🤔
OnePlus 12 everyday and twice on a Sunday, not to mention it's cheaper to buy as well...
Those pixel phones don't stand a chance with that weak processor
Pixel is much more reputed i will go for it any day compared to any Chinese products
Watching this with OP6T and I am kinda hyped for OP12
I am coming from OP 2 and cant wait to put it in the cemetary
the same here, but I don't like the curved display...
@@pasqualeconvertini4083 is it that bad and extreme kurved?
@@a.m.3118 no
Nah... it won't bother you if you use a case... Infact i like it@@a.m.3118
The software support is outstanding in Pixel, but the chipset isn't. At least here in India, it heats up a lot during the summer months for no reason. Cameras crash every now and then when shooting outside. Unless Google fixes that, Oneplus or Samsung will be better choices than the Pixel. Thanks for the nice comparison! 🙌
Software tools can be installed , hardware cannot be installed
Still rocking my OP7Pro - best thing I ever owned. Time to get the 12!
Still got mine, use it when I go on holiday. Battery still good, such a great phone ❤
Update! Got my OP12 512G silky black.
I'm in love. It's perfect
I would have kept my OnePlus 7 pro only I dropped it and cracked the screen
OnePlus 7T Pro Is ❤
Still using my oneplus 5 😃
Had used many OnePlus devices for about 5-6 years ... loved their pure oxygen OS but switched from 7T pro to Samsung N20 ultra in 2020 due to their new Color OS & the software update woes...S23U my current device ticks ✅ all boxes for me however now I do see OP is back with a bang especially the improved camera system...great to see this change as an older OP user/fan... always admire your crispy clean reviews Ryan ...!!!
Im rocking a one plus 7T, everything still runs smoothly, probably would be faster with a new flagship, but I don't see things lagging like most Androids I have or see people having.
I don't think I would go for a one plus 12 because it's like the camera hasn't improved since my 7T.
Im torn between, S23, Pixel 8, 8pro, or even wait for the 9 series, or go full iPhone 15 pro since I have 2 MacBooks and could create somewhat of an Apple ecosystem
reason and wallet : OnePlus 12
heart : Pixel 8 Pro
I wish there was a mix of both worlds. OnePlus's hardware with that sweet 8 gen 3 and Google's software. especially for the cameras
Yes there isa mix. Nothing Phone (2) (but only if you are not a camera freak)
Pixel is the better phone l,but because of the poor battery life I don't recommend it. I rather live with an inferior camera and a device that can last the whole day and top off in 15 min than a great camera I can't use because the battery is dead by 4PM. Also,not to mention the Pixel overheats. OnePlus not once has overheated.
buy the oneplus 12 and load gcam onto it.
@@Alchemy12 i don't think i'm a camera freak but i want to be able to rely on my phone's camera in special moments. so my pixel 7 pro serves this purpose very well. It's only a matter of time for Nothing to catch up. Nothing Phone 4 or 5 surely will be as good
exactly my life at this point lol. my p7 pro wastes a lot of battery when it's in my pocket. i can't go through a full light day@@nestorpujols2919
OP12 NO doubt about it.
Pixel 7 owner...I agree. Honestly, everything about the Pixel saga beats what every other brand is doing, but it doesn't matter because I don't even get half a day of battery life with this inefficient piece of garbage. At this point I'd rather be rocking a $300 Xiaomi phone with a half-decently optimized 5500 mAh battery than the useless piece of shit I have in my Pixel.
By the way, does anyone in the comment section have an USB-C cable? I'm short on battery right now.
@@manthe3711 my dad has a 6. But he barely uses it. Loves it. A couple people I work with have a 7/7 pro and have had similar issues. I've thought of getting one a time or 2. But once I figured out that tensor was just an exynos add marketing, I decided against. Qualcomm has had their issues as well with the 8g1, but the 8g2 and 8g3 are for real.
@@manthe3711 so I'm assuming you live somewhere where it's hard to get a charger?
@@Jo5ue1You shouldn't have to buy a charger after spending $800+ on a phone.
@@nestorpujols2919 my Pixel 8 Pro battery lastest me a whole entire day. My day starts at 8am and I'm back at home 6pm. By the time I plug in my phone to a charger around 11pm my life battery is about 15 to 20 percent. Some of these beast battery phones by the end of the day leave you with 45% of battery if you don't charge it at night that 45% won't be of much use the next day. So you will end up charging your phone anyways so why not charge it every night?
I've had a couple of Google Pixel phones. They were majorly glitchy and I'll never buy another. I'm writing this on my beloved OnePlus 11 while waiting for my pre-ordered OnePlus 12. Thank you for an exceptionally good review! BTW, with several discounts via the OnePlus website, I paid $599 for the 16gb version with 512 storage. 🎉
Congrats to have got your oneplus phone in such an amazing deal.
Please let me know how's the performance. I’m thinking of upgrading from my iphone12
$925 in my country, that too after $40 discount.
Between this and S24 256GB at $645, the choice is clear.
@@rrsharizam in my country, its 800 usd but s24 is 1000 usd, completely opposite to yours lol
@@4fgaming925 I'm getting this at 900 usd, a bit higher due to our currency
I prefer the software experience on the Pixel 8 Pro I don't game at all so my phone its awesome
Same exact thing with me and the 8Pro
Same here
same here
You tried OnePlus 12 in hand?
Let's be realistic.. whos gonna use pixel for 7 years?
I saw this comment and man, i dunno how to respond. my father bought me very cheap phone in 2018 when i was 12 and i'm using it to this day. It runs android 10 and you cant update it anymore (you can unofficially but it will be slow as hell) If someday it decide to die i would be forced to buy something much worse cus decent phones much more expensive now.... anyway i think that so long of a support time is a REALLY good thing to a people who cant just buy new phone each year... so yeah i would be more than happy to use any pixel for any amount of years.. it is how it is. have a good day anyone who reads this!!!!
@@Иван-ы1д7хtrue man.. you have a point.. besides the pixel 8 is one of the best looking phones this year.. it will last for a while for sure..
The battery performance is trash with all of the Google pixel phones that came with Tensor along with performance. What's worse Is the slow charge. I am on a pixel 7 pro coming from OnePlus 9 pro
I had a OnePlus 8 Pro since launch and to be honest it was one of the best phones which I bought throughout the years, the downside is that throughout the major OS updates it got dumb... REAL fast. The camera experience went from one of the snappiest which I have ever encountered to one of the most dreadful ones, the OS simply went to crumbles with the last one during the 3 year promised updates and I couldn't bear having a dysfunctional phone. Even though that particular OnePlus phone was still close to my heart I went on and bought the Pixel 8 Pro and I couldn't be more happier. Maybe in the next 3 or 4 years I will switch again depending on what each side has to offer, until then I wish both sides best of luck of offering what they have best for us, the end-users.
Exactly the same experience, I have the oneplus 8 pro still and have to say with the latest android 13 updates it feels pretty ok, but the battery went to crap and they cut great features from android 11. Still mulling which to get honestly because of the weaker processor, hopefully 1+/oppo finally learned their lesson
@@itzron22if this is true, I'm a bit worried about getting the op12.
Of course hardware when u compare OnePlus and Pixel. I don't care about Pixel lame hardware especially it chipset. Pixel is overpriced with mediocre hardware.
The choice isn't hard, get a OnePlus 12. They are back baby
Moving from my s23 ultra, tried the s24 ultra but returned it and got the OnePlus 12, best decision. Battery charging speed is amazing! The usable screen brightness adjustment is brighter than the s24 ultra to me. Soon as the s24 ultra heats up Samsung lowers the screen brightness, that's something I haven't noticed on the 12. I also like that there's not much bloat ware and it's more tailored to performance and not extra fluff
Pixel 8 may offer longer software support... but given that it's already slower out of the box, how slow will it really feel in 7 years? And the battery as well... it starts with less battery life and it's only going to drop.
In all honesty I think people will be replacing the Pixel even before the Oneplus...
I had the OnePlus 6T Mclaren edition for 5 years. It was still solid. If I could swap battery easily i would have kept it still. UI was the best, I can only Imagine they've made it better and better since the OP 6.
I don't think Pixel hardware will hold up well after 7 years so.
I do not like One plus software. I know is a better phone but for me the experience is better in pixel, except for the battery.
I don't think the 8 pro will be able to keep up i 4 years
I wouldn't buy a OP. Their after sales service is very poor (atleast in India). And their software update roll outs are a joke - they almost never test it, it seems. And then the installation of updates messes up the phone and their solution is always back up the phone and do a factory reset.
I'm glad I chose the OP12, not long ago I was lusting over the Pixel 8 Pro but I couldn't buy it for reasons, fast forward to the present and now I'm preparing to say goodbye to my 7T when the 12 arrives.
OnePlus hands down way better phone
The OnePlus 12 is tempting just for the battery life but the Pixel 8 Pro has the better software for sure.
Pixel 7 years updates is a joke. That phone's hardware isn't going to make it. That would be the equivalent of jumping from a pixel 1 to the 8.
I had the 8 pro and sold it for one plus 12, due to overheating and Bluetooth issues. I get faster charging, more ram, more storage, and the latest snap dragon for $300 less. I don't miss the pixel ai, photos, or the software experience.
True! Software matters but it cannot really cope up with bad hardware.
@@mdzaid5925wise words
@@mdzaid5925noice
I live in a region thats not officially support pixel. So, other than camera, op12 is the way to go. No regrets (from pixel 6).
I be honest with you.
I had every pixel iteration up to pixel 6. I had exactly the same issue on all of them.
I got fedup and will never ever buy a pixel. Even the camera is way overrated the pictures quite dark 🕶️. I now bought an honour 6 pro.
Fantastic hardware but I absolutely hate the magic os 8 implementation which is like a cheap apple implementation.
I am sending it back and going back to one Plus. I have the one plus 9 and love the software experience.
Oneplus blows it out of the water. Pixel tensor chip is absolutely ass.
Raw hardware power will be better in long run?
I love the raw performance of the oneplus , but as good as hardware is all around on all flagships these days I trust Google more moving into a software based future
Yes google maybe but i dont trust samsungs chip to be good for 7 years.
@@serrael-182lol, it's snapdragon so it will be fine. People still use the note 9.
@@mjjones1045google has tensor chip which is basically exynos from samsung
@@mjjones1045 its not a snapdragon in the pixel its an exynos.
@@serrael-182 true tensor I don’t think will right now be the best for gaming probably but I think it was specifically developed to for AI and software
I would like to pick OnePlus12
It's an interesting comparison but, somewhat lopsided. I don't really consider the tensor chipsets to be flagship level. To that end, I consider the Google pixel 8 Pro to be a high tier mid-ranger and not a flagship. In addition, while I like Google software I feel that oxygen OS offers far more customizations. Not to mention, in true OnePlus tradition, the software and phone run buttery smooth. Frankly, Google charging $1,000 for the pixel 8 Pro is completely ludicrous. Anything more than $700 is completely out of bounds. Simply put, equip it with a proper Qualcomm flagship processor and then come talk to me.
As a pixel 8 owner I would probably take the one plus over the 8 pro, the 8 pro is way overpriced for what you get, but I don't really think it's a fair comparison in the first place, I would however still choose the regular 8 over the one plus, also in regards to the processor, in terms of raw cpu performance, tensor g3 is a little better than an 8+ gen 1, which is still really good, if you use your phone as a phone it's not something your going to notice at all.
@@colonelsanders7351 Of course, you are aware that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8th generation 1 chipset is widely considered to be the Edsel of the silicon world? Not only does it bleed power unnecessarily, it has severe heating issues that restrict its performance. In fact, that's why Qualcomm raced to replace it with the Snapdragon 8 plus generation 1 a few months later. I'm not sure that comparing the tensor G3 chipset to that particular processor is a great way to advance your argument.
Frankly, Google pixel devices have wonderful software, strong build quality but, they have always lacked in performance. If they lack in performance then why bother? Especially, when there are so many better options available from other manufacturers such as oneplus.
@@colonelsanders7351 obviously, you're entitled to your opinion. However, you are comparing the G3 to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 plus generation 1. Strictly speaking, that Qualcomm chipset was considered state-of-the-art 2 1/2 years ago. Things have rapidly changed in the world of silicon processors.
Indeed, I can also appreciate your opinions about the P8. Although, for the life of me I don't understand why you'd prefer that to the OP12. Strictly speaking, the 12 outperforms it in every conceivable way including value. No offense, it's not even close. Thank you for the reply.
@@dr.fitprofessor4363 Things like circle to search, and call screening are genuinely very useful features, obviously everyone is different, and uses their phone in different ways, but I'd much prefer thoughtful and useful features over something I'm not going to notice unless I'm running benchmarks or gaming really heavily (which I don't even do). The hottest my phone ever got was during the setup process lol. I think the OnePlus seems like a fantastic phone hardware wise, especially for the price point and it would probably be my second choice behind the P8. I just prefer the utility of the P8 personally.
@@dr.fitprofessor4363 Things like circle to search and call screening are genuinely very useful features, everyone uses their phones in different ways, I personally would rather have more utility than something I would barely notice if not for benchmarks or heavy gaming (which I don't even do) the hottest my p8 ever got is during its setup process lol. I think the hardware of the OnePlus is amazing especially given the price and would definitely be my second choice behind the p8.
All reviewers should drop 1 undeniable truth and that's (NO ONE WHO KEEPS THEIR MAIN PHONES BEYOND 3-4YRS AREN'T PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT SOFTWARE CUZ IF THEY DID THEY'D IMMEDIATELY WANT THE UPGRADED HARDWARE) so the 7 vs 4yrs software support ain't really an argument!! 7yrs from now none of us will be flaunting a Pixel 8pro, S24ultra, ONEPLUS 12 or iPhone 15 pro max let's just be honest about that!!
So true bruv
Sure most not, but if you give the phone to parents it's nice to have but not more not so important
@@kasten8020 I always give to parents
True but most people who will use the other years are Africa like me I use a OnePlus 8 pro in Nigeria it's like a new flagship because of the cost so they should consider that
@@johnifeoluwa8566 but do you care about 7 or 10 yrs of updates?? And being frank, am sure you didn't buy it out the oneplus store or off amazon and not even apple cares who uses their phones after they've maxed out their update life cycle
Yeah I almost - got the 12 but the curved screen is a problem, but besides that it looks like the phone to beat in 2024
OnePlus 12 is around 600$ cheaper in India..
how dude? its 65000 which is around 780 dollars, kis zahmana pe ho?
It's $600 in China smh....
People like this is why India will never develop
Me when I spread misinformation on the internet
@@jinja3844 bro he meant price difference between op and pixel, op is 65k whereas pixel is 106k so diff is 41k which is 500 usd
Was looking for the comparison between the 2 when I was bout to bought my but there was none!! Regardless I picked the OnePlus 12 512gb coz for the same price pixel only offers 128gb. No regrets OnePlus 12 is a beast!!
Google needs to get rid of the tensor chip it's terrible.
I've had the 12 for about a week and a half now and this thing is awesome! I've been a premium phone user since the first iPhone and I've never been happier with a phone. This thing does everything but AI. Which is fine with me. For now, it's just a Samsung gimmick to my mind.
I loved my OnePlus 11 and just got my OnePlus 12 in the mail. It's a great phone and I am not going back to Samsung or Google. Oxygen OS is smooth, and I like the camera system more.
Thanks for the video. I was torn between these two phones for the very reasons you set out. I have just bought the OnePlus 12. I am really pleased with it.
7 years of update is of no use cause no one will use a phone for 7 years even if it's a 1000 💵 phone.
Yeah upto 5 years will just do.
Plenty of people keep their phones as long as possible. My cousin does 6 years on every iPhone.
@@mjjones1045 he must be really poor😄😄
OnePlus owner since its inception. I buy every new model even if I don't need a new phone. I am never disappointed.
My pixel watch died today only been using 3 months 😅 no more charging and turning on. My pixel 7 pro is heating like a charcoal bbq it gets extremely laggy and freezes from time to time. My Google nest gen 1 stopped working last week, I left my Chromecast still working properly. I will never purchase any electronics made on Google or a brand owned by Google.
I have the P8P and have absolutely no issues at all. You cant go wrong with the OnePlus 12 either, it may offers the better hardware on paper...but in real life it doesnt feel as good as the Pixel. Im not gaming a lot on my phone so no problem with overheating at all. The software is where the Pixel shines and it will only get better after time. People expect the Pixel to slow down in the feature, which wont happen the upcoming years. And people only look at the benchmarks, which is totally the wrong way..i had to find it out myself. The only phones i'll probably would also buy are the Pixel Fold, because of the form factor...and the OnePlus Open...but for foldable phones, i'll still wait a few years.
OnePlus 12 for me
Oneplus all the time!
I have both and the Oneplus is a super heavyweight.
The Google extras are not enough to elevate it to the level of the OP, I tuned on my old Xiaomi the other day to find they now have their version of Object Eraser so Oneplus will have theirs soon too.
As for video boost 😂😂
OP12 is a tremendous upgrade from the, already great, OP11! It's missing only the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor..then the device is perfect!
Is finally TH-cam running with 120Hz on the OnePlus 12?
You can literally do app by app tuning on OP12, can set what refresh rate each app runs at individually.
@@corsinivideos So no stock 1-120Hz in the TH-cam app?
@@1337CRUSH9R not sure but you can set it to 120hz in settings if its doesnt come like that.
Pixel 8 pro is currently on sale $799 OP software is buggy and bi monthly security updates. Pixel camera is still better. Pixel's always get better over time.
OnePlus 12 is currently $699 (11% discount with $100 trade in any phone deal) for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model. That's an insane price for those specs
@@AdamSmith-gs2dvthat extra 4 gigs of ram will not make a difference in real experience. My s24 ultra never even uses the full 12 gbs it has.
Pixels always get slower laggy and warmer over time brudda
Not really, they degrade slower than any other phone ive used, my pixel 5 still runs super mooth. The perfromance even degardes slower than iphones, my pixel 2 also still runs smoothly unlike my older iphones.@@a.m.3118
Well enjoy that next update that breaks something, Then wait a few months for a fix. @@a.m.3118
Yeah I think that the One Plus is better.
The main concern I have is if One Plus will provide support for their phones as long as Google or Samsung (they promised 7 years of updating on the S24 Series).
Oneplus might have phone of the year man
Seriously most people only keep there phone for 2 to 3 years
Only those who has to have the latest released phone. I'm good with mine for 5 years or so.
I have had three phones in the last 9 months.
@@mpa324 I've got family still rocking the OnePlus 7 in red so they are great strong ohones
Most people I know hold for 5 years or more.
@@kierenkd for me Ive seen people using phones on an average of 3-4 years max 5 years or so.
In india Pixel 8 pro 128 gb sold for 107000/- and 256 gb sold for 115000/- where as one plus 12 , 256 gb for 65000/- abd 512 gb for 70,000/-. Thats why we hate pixel here so badly.😢
I think the fans of each have a great reason to stay with their respective brand. I was about to quit OnePlus over the past couple years. But that 12 may well replace my 8T.....
I owed Pixel 8 pro from day 1 and swap it without any hesitation for OnePlus 12. However I do miss pixel camera but at the end of the day don't use it that much daily. Battery and charging speed is more important. OnePlus is hell of a fast too
I would always buy Pixel over OnePlus because I value timely security updates. Google provides security updates every month while OnePlus provides them every other month. That's 12 per year for Pixel vs 6 for OnePlus. Over a 3 year period, that's 36 updates for Pixel vs only 18 for OnePlus.
I'm new to Android, being an iPhone fan all the way back to the 3G, but decided to get a top-line phone with the OnePlus 12. I'm running my iPhone 13 Pro alongside the OnePlus 12 right now, and finding myself eager to make the switch - not something I expected after just 2 weeks! I could upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro Max to have a better 1:1 comparison, but I'm questioning the value in spending literally twice as much as the OnePlus 12 cost me (after all the discounts and incentives). It's been interesting so far...
iPhones will be unusable after experiencing 100W fast charging.
OnePlus's software updates are every other month, unlike Google's monthly updates. And Global/USA devices are the last to be updated, as the primary market for OnePlus these days is India. OnePlus has no carrier relationships anymore in the US, so you're buying unlocked either direct or through Amazon/Best Buy. The OP12 is a really nice phone with a great screen, as long as you don't need any service or support after the sale.
The OP12 does beat the Pixel outright in cellular/network connectivity and RF signal reception, though it does not have WiFi Calling on AT&T.
@@JB-1184 I bought a OP12, tested it out for 10 days, then returned it with no restocking fees. Not sure how it's OnePlus' fault that you didn't have a back-up phone.
No desktop mode, no buy
To be fair OnePlus is "technically" 1 year later phone than pixel 8 pro, so it ought to perform better now that the pricing are almost the same.
if Pixels are rocking the Gen 3, it will eliminates all the smartphone. But, sadly, it is what it is😂😂
People talking about pixel being buggy, but one plus is extremely worst with buggy issues. Also people voted the camera quality is better on pixel phones, proven via brownlees testing. The smarter phone is better currently. One Plus has ways to go with quality improvements, but when you have to literally restart constantly just to get signal, you have a connectivity issue thats a major red flag. Pixel wins by far.
It is such a hard choice between these 2. I really wish reviewers would test and talk about comparison in cell reception, how well mobile data works, especially in lower signal areas, and how battery life is or is not affected between using WiFi vs mobile data. After all the first thing is that these smartphones are phones first and foremost and we need to know how well the basics are covered. How is volume on speakerphone etc.? Google consumes much more battery on mobile data and on my Pixel 7 there are signal issues at times especially when switching from WiFi and starting out for the day. Id like to know if that's improved in the Pixel 8? On an old OnePlus phone I had trouble occasionally in low signal areas, is this still an issue on OnePlus phones? I don't think so but I need to know to make an informed choice. Great review, I just wish all reviewers would cover these topics, even if some of the information may be different in different regions, I doubt it's all that different. Nothing worst than getting a powerful or really smart phone to find out they don't work well to make and receive calls and messages etc. Thank you.
I have OnePlus 12 and believe me, it's network reception is absolutely amazing.
@@vijaysharma6677 Thank you for answering. 👍
Pixel is notorious for poor cell battery life and reception. This is why I don’t have one.
not to disparage the oneplus cameras, which look really great, but there's something very wrong with your pixel 8 pro telephoto or the way you're taking photos with it, it produces absolutely crisp shots at 5x., not sure how you managed to get the watery results at all - maybe you're accidentally in portrait mode or something and is trying to zoom in on the main sensor?
I've had my OP12 for a couple weeks now. It's a tech enthusiast dream. Runs great.
same
Bro looks ai generated.
Great Comparison
at the moment I am attracted to these two and also Xiaomi14.
Here in the UK You can the 14 and the 12 for£800 and The8Pro for £700.
so I was wondering is there any Opinions or Videos/comparisons including the Xiaomi14
on this Chanel?
If OnePlus made a smaller phone they'd have my business. I had the 6, 8, 9, 9 pro and 10, but I switched to the Pixel 7 and now 8. My 8 gets hot, will not BT to my Alexa, but it has some cool tricks. I've heard magic eraser is coming to OP.
TLDR: OnePlus are best Android phones and Pixels are worst.
I used OnePlus One for 4 years then bought OnePlus 6T and used it for 8 years..then bought Pixel 7 Pro last year and exactly after 1 day of my warranty period the phones processor died... I used OnePlus phones to extreme but they never died, for pixel i just used for normal day to day tasks ..now it's going to cost almost half the phone price to replace it ... I again started using OnePlus 6T and it's working just like new expect I had to replace the battery (which was cheap) ..i have no reason to buy new phone except for new software while I'm using this but I've decided to buy OnePlus 12 now ... Unless google stop using the Samsung's crap chip it's not going to compete OnePlus
The only downside of with the Google pixel is the thermals that I've found having owned both a google pixel 8 and OnePlus 12 respectfully is that the pixel doesn't have enough heat dissipation and always stayed warm even when not in use.
Finally an honest look at the OP12 cameras! 😭 OnePlus is also putting more attention into manual control of the camera, which is very obvious given that the Pixels don’t have equal manual control. It seems as though it doesn’t have LOG support like the 10 Pro, which is….odd
I like the comment on software longevity. It only should matter if you plan to keep the phne that long anyways. Plus the hardware speaks volumes for longevity too. The pixel 8 pro seven years into the future will likely be very dated in the hardware department. And software will just be waxing rusty hardware.
Why people have continued to talk about these Years of updates thing as a selling points, is beyond me. First, if anyone thinks the lithium in these phones will last seven years, after daily use and charge cycles, they are mistaken. What's the point in having seven years of updates when your battery can only hold a charge for three hours because of degradation? Second, the Pixel is already not near as fast as most phones on the market, which makes it slow now, and even slower as the years progress. Lastly, all the software tricks have to really amaze someone to buy a more expensive, slower phone. Google needs to go back to having hardware manufacturers making their phones, and stick to software like the Nexus devices. Now they use hand me down processors, screens, and design language from older devices, slap their branding on it, and call it a Pixel. Google will never have the market share they want doing this, and haven't since the inception of the Pixel line.
I am kinda curious doesn't the greenline problems of amoled screens not affect the western markets at all?
OnePlus 12 is way overprized. While Apple, Samsung, Google included lots of AI, OnePlus skipped this revolution. The iPhone 15 Pro Max cost only 100 bucks more over here where i live so why spend money on a chinese phone that is just a phone without any AI?
Had Samsung not been such a shitty company shafting us with the exynos rather than the snapdragon processor in the S24 and S24+, then the choice would be a bit harder. But for me the Oneplus 12 stands out. Google hasn't manage to get their Tensor chips working good enough to justify the price yet, and I read a lof of people are complaining about overheating, which won't be a problem on the Oneplus 12. Having owned a Oneplus 9 for the last 3 years, I feel confident in this brand. The only issues are the price and only 4 years of support. In Norway the Oneplus 12 is around €1200, so for that price I'd want the 7 years of support the competition is offering. The specs are so good that one should be able to enjoy the phone for all those years.
The Snapdragon 888 chip in the Oneplus 9 still holds up great for everyday use, hardly ever lagging at all in my case at least, so I think I'll wait a year and see what's worth considering then. Maybe Oneplus finally jumps on the 7 year support bandwagon as well.
Google user experience>>>>>>>>>>> one plus.
One plus gaming experience>>>>>>>>>>> Google's
Just choose according to you 🙂
OnePlus 12 FTW!
I had my Pixel 8 pro less than one year and I already want to change it ASAP . Very nice phone but the software is disgusting rubbish terrible . Absolutely disappointed . I will never buy another Google phone again I wish I never upgraded from my old OPPO Find X2 Pro .
Just upgraded to OnePlus 12 from OP 7 pro. Don't really feel like much of a upgrade besides battery. And there are multiple things one plus 7 Pro does better. I kinda wish i could have waited another year to see what OP13 would be but im not impressed with the OP12 compared to OP7pro. Battery forced me to upgrade now and not wait.
I had the OnePlus 9 pro, I loved it till the last major update that changed the UI, i hated it, but the camera is unmatched, I'm getting the pixel because i love stock android and the OP12 is UGLY from the back..
I'm a long time fan of OnePlus. I had OP6t, OP7 Pro than switched to Pixel 7 and DIDN'T like it AT ALL! I have OnePlus 12 now and couldn't be happier!
Google phones are so mediocre......why dont they hust make a superior phone....Id witch if they did.
OnePlus 12 is also going to get a major software update like the color OS 14 which grealy improve the aesthetics and smoothness (and I though it was as smooth as possible😂🎉)