Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11
The Verdict
Both flagship phones excel in different areas, making this choice dependent on priorities. Pixel 8 Pro dominates with superior display brightness (2400 vs 1300 nits), more versatile camera system including 5x optical zoom, wireless charging via Pixel Stand, and latest Android 14 with guaranteed updates. OnePlus 11 counters with higher resolution display (3216x1440), faster 100W charging completing in ~20 minutes, superior video capabilities (8K recording), and more RAM at 16GB. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 slightly edges out Tensor G3 in raw performance benchmarks. However, Pixel 8's computational photography, IP68 rating, and software integration justify its premium. For photography enthusiasts and long-term software support, Pixel 8 Pro wins. For speed demons valuing rapid charging and raw specs, OnePlus 11 offers exceptional value at $300 less.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Buy the OnePlus 11 if…
- →Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
OnePlus 11
Pros
- Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
- 16 GB RAM standard on all variants
- Hasselblad camera tuning
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP64 rating (not IP68)
- Alert Slider removed in some markets
- Short software update commitment
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OnePlus 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 205 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO3 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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