Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs OnePlus 12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the OnePlus 12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.82 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 221 g | 220 g |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ahead on our rating. OnePlus 12 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, Super Actua display, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels (QHD+) | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz adaptive | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | — | ProXDR Display, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bedtime Mode, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 (940 MHz) / Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 750 |
| AI Features | Gemini AI pre-loaded, Gemini Advanced for a year | — |
| OS | — | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 3.1) | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Triple camera system | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm, 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 2x optical quality | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, Macro Focus | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | — |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Master Mode, ProXDR |
| Video | 8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR, Video Boost, Night Sight Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808 sensor); 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom (OmniVision OV64B sensor); 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX581 sensor) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF | — |
| Features | Super wide 103° field of view, dedicated autofocus, 30% better low-light performance, HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm (Sony IMX615 sensor) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5060 mAh | — |
| Charging | 37W wired, 23W wireless | 100W wired (International, 1-100% in 26 min), 80W wired (USA, 1-100% in 30 min), 50W wireless (1-100% in 55 min), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.34 inches) | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 221 g (7.8 oz) | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black |
| Durability | — | IP65 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2+2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 13, 2024 | December 5, 2023 |
| Released | August 22, 2024 | — |
| Operating System | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16/17 | — |
| Status | — | Released January 23, 2024 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or OnePlus 12?
OnePlus 12 — 5,060 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus 5,400 mAh for the OnePlus 12.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or OnePlus 12?
OnePlus 12 — 221 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus 220 g for the OnePlus 12.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or OnePlus 12?
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — Aug 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the OnePlus 12 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 9/10 and the OnePlus 12 8/10.