Google Pixel 8 vs OnePlus 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 and the OnePlus 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Price | $699 | $90 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 180 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Apr 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 is ahead on battery, refresh rate, main camera. OnePlus 8 is ahead on wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so OnePlus 8 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified, but generally 5 or 6 for flagships of that era) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X RAM |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.0 2-LANE |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.75, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 16 MP, f/2.45, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T, 0-70% in 30 min) |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, SBAS, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 | OnePlus 8 |
|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | April 14, 2020 |
| Status | Released October 12, 2023 | Released. Available from April 21, 2020 (Europe), April 29, 2020 (US), May 29, 2020 (India). |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 or OnePlus 8?
Google Pixel 8 — 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 versus 4,300 mAh for the OnePlus 8.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 8 or OnePlus 8?
Google Pixel 8 — 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 8 versus 90 Hz for the OnePlus 8.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 or OnePlus 8?
OnePlus 8 — 187 g for the Google Pixel 8 versus 180 g for the OnePlus 8.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 or OnePlus 8?
Google Pixel 8 — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 versus Apr 2020 for the OnePlus 8.
Is the Google Pixel 8 or the OnePlus 8 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 8/10 and the OnePlus 8 8/10.
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