Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 13
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
OnePlus 13 edges out the Pixel 8 Pro with superior hardware specs at a $100 lower price point. Its 6000mAh battery vastly outlasts the 5050mAh competitor, while 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging demolish Pixel's 30W and 23W capabilities. Display brightness reaches 4500 nits versus 2400, and the 3168x1440 resolution surpasses 2992x1344. Camera hardware impresses with larger sensors (Sony LYT-808 main, LYT-600 telephoto) and faster apertures, though Pixel's computational photography remains industry-leading. Performance favors OnePlus with Snapdragon 8 Elite over Tensor G3, offering better gaming and sustained performance. Pixel retains advantages in AI integration, software optimization, and real-world photography processing. Battery life and charging speed make OnePlus the practical choice for daily users, while Pixel suits those prioritizing software experience and computational features.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
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