Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 12
50.8Performance63.5
65.3Display75.5
71Camera66
59.3Battery77.5
94.7Features70.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL13 spec wins — OnePlus 12
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12 wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and performance (+13). Google Pixel 9 Pro XL still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 66
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 31% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 65
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 59
- 117% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 23 W
- 116% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 37 W
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.82 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi | 510 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 89.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,850,000+57% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,260+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 7,100+49% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh | 5,400 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 80 W+116% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 50 W+117% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+7% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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