Google Pixel 8 vs OnePlus 9
40.9Performance38.6
54.3Display46.6
44.2Camera39.3
52.9Battery55.9
94.7Features65.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 86 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+8). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 141% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 12% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 930,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.55 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+6% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,040,324+12%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+19%Top 43% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+19%Top 45% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 65 W+141% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+3% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |