Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 12R
40.2Performance54.4
51.5Display72.3
46.5Camera42.6
47.5Battery72.5
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a13 spec wins — OnePlus 12R
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12R wins this phone face-off, 60.3 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+21). Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12R
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 48
- 344% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 18 W
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 450 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,500 nits+125% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 89.4 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,500,000+67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 1,950+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 5,200+21% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,500 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 80 W+344% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+9% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |