Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 12
43.9Performance63.5
55.8Display75.5
56.1Camera66
56.3Battery77.5
94.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a15 spec wins — OnePlus 12
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12 wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and display (+20). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 15% lower weight: 186 g vs 220 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $800
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 56
- 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.82 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 510 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 4,500 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 89.6 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,850,000+76% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,260+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 7,100+58% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,400 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 80 W+248% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 13 h+8% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+15% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+3% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |