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The global launch of the OnePlus 12 is right around the corner. The OnePlus 11 has been getting discounted for a while now, and it may be worth getting, even with the OnePlus 12 on the horizon. In this article, we’ll compare the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11. We do hope that this comparison will help you make a purchasing decision between the two phones, or at least help you decide whether you should wait for the OnePlus 12.
These two phones do look quite different, even though the in-hand feel is not that different. We’ll cover all that and more in the design section below. In addition to that, we’ll compare their specifications, and compare their displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. There’s plenty to talk about here, so, let’s get started.
Specs
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11, respectively
– Screen size:
6.7-inch Super Actua AMOLED display (flat, 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, 2,400 nits)
6.7-inch LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED display (curved, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1,300 nits)
– Display resolution:
2992 x 1344
3216 x 1440
– SoC:
Google Tensor G3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5X)
8GB/12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 3.1)
128GB/256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (f/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1.2um pixel size, OIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/1.95 aperture, 125.5-degree FoV, 0.8um pixel size), 48MP (telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 0.7um pixel size, 5x optical zoom)
50MP (f/1.8 aperture, OIS, multi-directional PDAF), 48MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 115-degree FoV), 32MP (telephoto, f/2.0 aperture, 2x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size)
16MP (f/2.5 aperture)
– Battery:
5,050mAh
5,000mAh
– Charging:
30W wired, 23W wireless, reverse wireless (charger not included)
100W wired globally, 80W in the US (charger included)
– Dimensions (unfolded):
162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm
163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5mm
– Weight:
213 grams
205 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) & Face Unlock
In-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
– OS:
Android 14
Android 13 with OxygenOS 13
– Price:
$999+
$699+
– Buy:
Best Buy
OnePlus
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11: Design
Both of these phones are made out of metal and glass. Both of them also have a display camera hole, but in a different spot entirely. The Pixel 8 Pro’s is centered, while the OnePlus 11 has a hole punch in the top-left corner. That being said, the Pixel 8 Pro has a flat display, while the OnePlus 11’s is curved. The back glass on both phones is curved towards the sides, and quite ergonomic. Do note that both smartphones are very slippery, though.
Both of these devices are also quite large. The Pixel 8 Pro is noticeably wider, though, so it all depends on what you prefer. The height and thickness are almost the same. The Pixel 8 Pro is a bit heavier. The main difference you’ll notice when you’re holding them is the width, heft, and the fact that the Pixel 8 Pro has a flat display in contrast to the OnePlus 11. Having said that, the OnePlus 11 also has additional hardware on the right-hand side, an alert slider.
When we flip them over, you can see how different their camera islands are. The Pixel 8 Pro has a camera visor that spans from the left side of the frame to the right. It’s covered in metal. The OnePlus 11, on the other hand, has a more regular-looking camera island in the top-left corner. Even that circular camera island has a bit of flare, as a piece of metal connects it to the frame, for design purposes.
Both phones are comfortable to use, though they’re both quite large and slippery. The Pixel 8 Pro does have a better IP rating with IP68, compared to IP64 of the OnePlus 11. They both do feel really premium in the hand.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11: Display
There is a 6.7-inch 2992 x 1344 LTPO OLED panel included on the Pixel 8 Pro. That display is flat, and it has a 120Hz refresh rate. It also goes up to 2,400 nits when it comes to brightness. The display aspect ratio here is 20:9, while the screen-to-body ratio is 87.4 percent. Another thing worth noting is that this panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 from Corning.
On the flip side, the OnePlus 11 includes a 6.7-inch 3216 x 1440 LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED display. That panel can project up to 1 billion colors and has a 120Hz refresh rate too. Dolby Vision is supported here, as is HDR10+ content. This panel goes up to 1,300 nits when it comes to peak brightness. The display aspect ratio here is 20:9, while the screen-to-body is 89.7 percent. The OnePlus 11’s panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus by Corning.
Google’s handset has one advantage when it comes to displays, its brightness. The OnePlus 11’s display is bright, it is, but the Pixel 8 Pro’s is brighter. If you do spend a lot of time in direct sunlight, that’s worth noting. Other than that, they’re on par. They’re both vivid, have deep blacks, and great viewing angles. Both displays also have good touch response, and they’re more than sharp enough.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11: Performance
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is fueled by the Google Tensor G3 processor. Google also included LPDDR5X RAM inside of this phone, along with UFS 3.1 flash storage. The OnePlus 11, on the flip side, offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and both UFS 3.1 and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Only the 128GB storage model offers UFS 3.1, while 256GB and 512GB storage variants include UFS 4.0.
What’s the actual performance like? Well, they’re both very good in that department, to say the least. They can handle everything tasks without a problem, ranging from opening and closing apps and browsing to multitasking, and consuming multimedia. We did not notice any slowdown in that regard, at all. The one difference you’ll notice between them is in gaming. The OnePlus 11 not only fires up games more quickly, but it also runs the most demanding games better.
That’s not all that surprising, though, as it includes a more powerful SoC. The Tensor G3 is not exactly made for gaming, but it can handle such tasks. The OnePlus 11 does remain cooler while handling demanding games, but both perform well under stress.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11: Battery
You’ll find a 5,050mAh battery inside the Google Pixel 8 Pro. The OnePlus 11, on the flip side, has a 5,000mAh battery on the inside. Based on the display size and battery capacities, they should offer similar battery life. That’s not the case, though. The Pixel 8 Pro offers good battery life, but the OnePlus 11 goes above and beyond that. In fact, the OnePlus 11 is easily one of the best battery life smartphones in 2023, especially in the flagship department.
We’ve managed to get between 6 and 7.5 hours of screen-on-time on the Pixel 8 Pro. The battery life was rather wild at first. When the phone settled, getting over 7 hours of screen-on-time was not a problem. The OnePLus 11 is a whole different story, though. The battery life was outstanding from the get-go. We’ve managed to pull out over 9-10 hours of screen-on-time on a regular basis. Do note that gaming will decrease those numbers when it comes to both devices, though.
When it comes to charging speed, the OnePlus 11 wins, easily. It supports 100W wired charging (80W in the US), compared to the Pixel 8 Pro’s 30W wired charging. OnePlus’ handset does not support wireless charging, though, while the Pixel 8 Pro does (23W wireless and 5W reverse wireless charging). The OnePlus 11 also comes with a charger in the box, unlike the Pixel 8 Pro.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 11: Cameras
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (126-degree FoV), and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera (5x optical zoom). The OnePlus 11 includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (115-degree FoV), and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera (2x optical zoom).
Both smartphones do provide very good pictures in both good lighting, and low light. Those images are different, however. Both devices do prefer contrasty shots, but the Pixel 8 Pro’s do end up looking a bit more processed, in a good way. The colors pop in samples from both smartphones, and both phones are more than capable of retaining a lot of detail in their pictures. The Pixel 8 Pro does have a slight edge in HDR conditions, but both do a great job in such demanding scenarios too.
In low light, the Pixel 8 Pro does tend to brighten up scenes a bit more. The OnePlus 11, on the other hand, does tend to provide more lifelike images in low light, Both smartphones are capable of retaining plenty of details in such scenarios. The Pixel 8 Pro does capture better video content, however, if that’s what you’re interested in.
The ultrawide shots look good on both sides, and both smartphones balance the colors well between the main and ultrawide cameras. The Pixel 8 Pro has a huge advantage in the telephoto department, however. 2x optical zoom on the OnePlus 11 is nowhere near as useful as 5x optical zoom on the Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8 Pro actually does a really good job up to 10x zoom.
Audio
You will find a set of stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. Those speakers are well-balanced in both cases, but the OnePlus 11 speakers are a bit louder. That’s not something most of you will notice, however.
What you will notice is the lack of an audio jack on both of them, in case you still use wired headphones. You can always utilize their Type-C ports, however. Also, both smartphones do support Bluetooth 5.3, for wireless audio connectivity.