Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
Pixel 8 Pro excels with superior camera versatility, featuring a 5x optical zoom telephoto and computational photography prowess that captures exceptional detail across all lighting conditions. Its 2400-nit display and Tensor G3 chip deliver smooth performance with best-in-class AI features. OnePlus 13R counters with a larger 6000mAh battery, faster 80W charging, and brighter 4500-nit screen at a $400 discount. Performance is comparable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 handling everything smoothly. OnePlus's 2x telephoto is limiting compared to Pixel's 5x reach, and its smaller ultrawide sensor (8MP vs 48MP) produces noticeably worse results. For photography enthusiasts, the Pixel 8 Pro justifies its premium with superior zoom capabilities and computational imaging. Budget-conscious buyers preferring battery endurance and charging speed should choose the OnePlus 13R.
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 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
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 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2780 x 1264 |
| 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 (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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