Its so refreshing to see someone talking about the OnePlus 12's camera in a positive light. So many reviewers wright it off as "fine" or "not on the same level as other flagships" and I just dont agree. OnePlus 12 produces some spectacular true to life images.

Oneplus is back baby!

Just activated the OnePlus today. So far so good.

This is my first Oneplus, I don't think I'll be able to go back to a phone with lower than 80w charging, I just love charging only once a day, in just 15 minutes from 40%

The tensor chip is what's really holding the pixel phones back. If cost was a concern, they could go with the exynos 2400 or even the snapdragon 8 gen 2. Those processors outperform the tensor in battery life and performance. The pixel would be a beast of a phone in software and hardware from just using those processors.

I love the TV VHS combo in the background. Very cutting edge tech.

I bought the OnePlus 12 and got it early. It's just so solid! I can't see myself going with any other phone. The screen is spectacular and the software experience is excellent. There just doesn't seem to be a weak point here. The camera is pretty sweet and I love the clarity of the photos. The colors are sweet.

Had used many OnePlus devices for about 5-6 years ... loved their pure oxygen OS but switched from 7T pro to Samsung N20 ultra in 2020 due to their new Color OS & the software update woes...S23U my current device ticks ✅ all boxes for me however now I do see OP is back with a bang especially the improved camera system...great to see this change as an older OP user/fan... always admire your crispy clean reviews Ryan ...!!!

Where did you get your wallpapers from?

Awesome comparison, and I agree I think the OnePlus 12 is the better phone. Especially considering it will get alot of AI features in the future worldwide as they are already rolling them out in China, it's gonna be a complete flagship in my opinion. Can't wait to get one

Dude how is it hard? You laid it out! One plus almost comes on top of basically everything

Thanks for this video. Can you tell me if the OnePlus supports external microphone. This has been an issue in their phones. I have the OP6 and it doesn't support it but I don't know if later generations do. Thanks!

Still rocking my OP7Pro - best thing I ever owned. Time to get the 12!

I had the 8 pro and sold it for one plus 12, due to overheating and Bluetooth issues. I get faster charging, more ram, more storage, and the latest snap dragon for $300 less. I don't miss the pixel ai, photos, or the software experience.

OP12 NO doubt about it.

Pixel antennas and connectivity really sucks, one plus can even beat Apple in this matter

I've had a couple of Google Pixel phones. They were majorly glitchy and I'll never buy another. I'm writing this on my beloved OnePlus 11 while waiting for my pre-ordered OnePlus 12. Thank you for an exceptionally good review! BTW, with several discounts via the OnePlus website, I paid $599 for the 16gb version with 512 storage. 🎉

I am kinda curious doesn't the greenline problems of amoled screens not affect the western markets at all?

reason and wallet : OnePlus 12 heart : Pixel 8 Pro I wish there was a mix of both worlds. OnePlus's hardware with that sweet 8 gen 3 and Google's software. especially for the cameras

Moving from my s23 ultra, tried the s24 ultra but returned it and got the OnePlus 12, best decision. Battery charging speed is amazing! The usable screen brightness adjustment is brighter than the s24 ultra to me. Soon as the s24 ultra heats up Samsung lowers the screen brightness, that's something I haven't noticed on the 12. I also like that there's not much bloat ware and it's more tailored to performance and not extra fluff

I've noticed the light drop off on the sides of the screen left and right when white background is on. Is that because of the curved screen or is it a defect on the screen ?

Magic editor is the only AI feature I use, so if it's available on Google Photos global (eventually), I'll still take the OP12 for a better value and future proofing. Yes, I don't use a phone more than 2yrs either. Not to mention half of Google's AI suite is US only, so it won't matter much to me since I belong to the majority who live outside the US.

I'm really having a tough time deciding between these two phones, I'd appreciate someone's input. My priority is good Raw photo capture and I read online that the Oneplus 12 can only produce files at 12 megapixels compared to the Pixel's 48 mp raw files. Is this true? And is there a way to use a 3rd party camera app like motioncam to use the full 50 megapixels of the Oneplus camera sensor?

I had the OnePlus 6T Mclaren edition for 5 years. It was still solid. If I could swap battery easily i would have kept it still. UI was the best, I can only Imagine they've made it better and better since the OP 6.

Hey, what is that weather app on the Pixel 8 pro?

Raw hardware power will be better in long run?

Thanks for the video. I was torn between these two phones for the very reasons you set out. I have just bought the OnePlus 12. I am really pleased with it.

The software support is outstanding in Pixel, but the chipset isn't. At least here in India, it heats up a lot during the summer months for no reason. Cameras crash every now and then when shooting outside. Unless Google fixes that, Oneplus or Samsung will be better choices than the Pixel. Thanks for the nice comparison! 🙌

I prefer the software experience on the Pixel 8 Pro I don't game at all so my phone its awesome

Great video in terms of production and content👍 Good job

All reviewers should drop 1 undeniable truth and that's (NO ONE WHO KEEPS THEIR MAIN PHONES BEYOND 3-4YRS AREN'T PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT SOFTWARE CUZ IF THEY DID THEY'D IMMEDIATELY WANT THE UPGRADED HARDWARE) so the 7 vs 4yrs software support ain't really an argument!! 7yrs from now none of us will be flaunting a Pixel 8pro, S24ultra, ONEPLUS 12 or iPhone 15 pro max let's just be honest about that!!

I actually really like the 12 and appreciate this is one of those generations where they made major improvements. The longevity of updates doesn't bother me because I update phones anywhere between 10mnths to about 1.5 years. (I know commitment issues) So choosing between the OP12 or the vivox100 right now. As I'm returning my s24 ultra and sticking with my Xperia 1V.

I had a OnePlus 8 Pro since launch and to be honest it was one of the best phones which I bought throughout the years, the downside is that throughout the major OS updates it got dumb... REAL fast. The camera experience went from one of the snappiest which I have ever encountered to one of the most dreadful ones, the OS simply went to crumbles with the last one during the 3 year promised updates and I couldn't bear having a dysfunctional phone. Even though that particular OnePlus phone was still close to my heart I went on and bought the Pixel 8 Pro and I couldn't be more happier. Maybe in the next 3 or 4 years I will switch again depending on what each side has to offer, until then I wish both sides best of luck of offering what they have best for us, the end-users.

Help me honor magic 6 pro or OnePlus 12?

I'm new to Android, being an iPhone fan all the way back to the 3G, but decided to get a top-line phone with the OnePlus 12. I'm running my iPhone 13 Pro alongside the OnePlus 12 right now, and finding myself eager to make the switch - not something I expected after just 2 weeks! I could upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro Max to have a better 1:1 comparison, but I'm questioning the value in spending literally twice as much as the OnePlus 12 cost me (after all the discounts and incentives). It's been interesting so far...

I ordered a OnePlus 12 I've had it for a few days and I'm on the fence about keeping it or going back to my Moto Edge Plus 2023

Watching this with OP6T and I am kinda hyped for OP12

7:47 In this comparison It's interesting to hear that both hardware and software have similarities in many ways but only the price difference that will ultimately set them apart. 8:10 I'll stick to having an excellent software experience over hardware but I'm not negating the necessity to have the latest and best hardware quality on a phone.

I've had my OP12 for a couple weeks now. It's a tech enthusiast dream. Runs great.

I'm glad I chose the OP12, not long ago I was lusting over the Pixel 8 Pro but I couldn't buy it for reasons, fast forward to the present and now I'm preparing to say goodbye to my 7T when the 12 arrives.

I really like the 1+ camera module this time around

How do they compare if you're in a region that gets the exynos chipset over the snapdragon?

That vapor chamber technology is incredible!

My question with the OnePlus 12's camera is that does image quality from shot to shot stay consistent? When I took pics with my 8 pro, I'd take two shots in the same lighting environment. One would look well lit and vibrant, while the next one taken literally 2 seconds later would be inexplicably darker. Don't get me started on quality between lenses.

The OnePlus has at least the potential for more features and better performance.via software updates, but the Pixel's (perhaps inferior) hardware is locked in. Google updates software and adds features too, of course, but not always without issue (as in the case of the January update that caused problems for some users). I've also heard that earlier Pixels sometimes had issues with cellular network connectivity in areas with weaker signal strength, though there I've seen fewer reports of this with the 8 series.

I'm surprised you have not review the Think Phone or match it against another flagship .

thx for the great insight. but don't forget that almost no one has speakers or headphones as detailed as the headphones you use when editing the video. most will find this ratio of music to speech audio too jarring. in this video specifically, since the audio isn't perfect synchronised with the video footage, that makes it even harder to follow. no hate, doe. plz don't take it as such. the content was great

IP 65 ia for splashes and direct water contact with pressure.

Why do i only get 1.5 said on my 12?

not to disparage the oneplus cameras, which look really great, but there's something very wrong with your pixel 8 pro telephoto or the way you're taking photos with it, it produces absolutely crisp shots at 5x., not sure how you managed to get the watery results at all - maybe you're accidentally in portrait mode or something and is trying to zoom in on the main sensor?

I love the raw performance of the oneplus , but as good as hardware is all around on all flagships these days I trust Google more moving into a software based future

Thank you man 🔥

Anyone know where to get these backgrounds?

Pixel 8 may offer longer software support... but given that it's already slower out of the box, how slow will it really feel in 7 years? And the battery as well... it starts with less battery life and it's only going to drop. In all honesty I think people will be replacing the Pixel even before the Oneplus...

Thank you for bringing up software support. 7 years is not amazing if the hardware can't make it that long. Most people upgrade every 3-4 years unless you do not care about tech or you keep your phone until it doesn't work anymore.

The choice isn't hard, get a OnePlus 12. They are back baby

OnePlus's software updates are every other month, unlike Google's monthly updates. And Global/USA devices are the last to be updated, as the primary market for OnePlus these days is India. OnePlus has no carrier relationships anymore in the US, so you're buying unlocked either direct or through Amazon/Best Buy. The OP12 is a really nice phone with a great screen, as long as you don't need any service or support after the sale. The OP12 does beat the Pixel outright in cellular/network connectivity and RF signal reception, though it does not have WiFi Calling on AT&T.

I was going to buy the OnePlus but got the feeling through reviews that it didn't have the best antenna. Got a Pixel 8 pro and my only problem is that it freezes up and has to be restarted a couple times a day. I hope there will be an update to cure this problem. Might have bought the wrong phone.

I owed Pixel 8 pro from day 1 and swap it without any hesitation for OnePlus 12. However I do miss pixel camera but at the end of the day don't use it that much daily. Battery and charging speed is more important. OnePlus is hell of a fast too

I loved my OnePlus 11 and just got my OnePlus 12 in the mail. It's a great phone and I am not going back to Samsung or Google. Oxygen OS is smooth, and I like the camera system more.

Yeah I almost - got the 12 but the curved screen is a problem, but besides that it looks like the phone to beat in 2024

I think the fans of each have a great reason to stay with their respective brand. I was about to quit OnePlus over the past couple years. But that 12 may well replace my 8T.....

Let's be realistic.. whos gonna use pixel for 7 years?

What game was that at 3:05?

Received my OnePlus 12 a few days ago zero complaints.

Well oplus dev team i.e (oppo-realme-oneplus) all of them use a lot of kernel level optimization modules and implementations in their OS side to use them which is closed source. This provides good perf in StockOS but literally they mod the kernel too much that if you plan to use custom ROM with the device it wont perform well in terms of perf/battery as it used to perform with stock because the kernel works in a way that it thinks the OS will give instructions to the modules whenever needed but in Custom ROMs it wont as the impl is closed source . Well i liked the way how oneplus before was. Clean and smooth. The codebase was no doubt way better and OxygenOS was opensource in the og days

I currently on a pixel 6 pro and im really tempted to try a OnePlus phone for the first time. Anybody here a long time user? What can I expect in terms of support, software and longevity?

3:35 what about warzone mobile??

What about the green lines issues of op 12

I have the P8P and have absolutely no issues at all. You cant go wrong with the OnePlus 12 either, it may offers the better hardware on paper...but in real life it doesnt feel as good as the Pixel. Im not gaming a lot on my phone so no problem with overheating at all. The software is where the Pixel shines and it will only get better after time. People expect the Pixel to slow down in the feature, which wont happen the upcoming years. And people only look at the benchmarks, which is totally the wrong way..i had to find it out myself. The only phones i'll probably would also buy are the Pixel Fold, because of the form factor...and the OnePlus Open...but for foldable phones, i'll still wait a few years.

Yeah I think that the One Plus is better. The main concern I have is if One Plus will provide support for their phones as long as Google or Samsung (they promised 7 years of updating on the S24 Series).

It depends on what the user need. I will pick the pixel 8 the stock android material U is just good to use and pleasing. I use more voice commands to type and to stop the alarm in the morning using voice phrases so that I don't have to pick up the phone and stop the alarm which is really useful to the me. The only downside is the heat that it generates when ambient temp is hot.

I bought the one plus 11 16/256 in Nov 2023 ..up grade for one plus 7t...yes big change....over all very happy...does everything I want...price was a great deal.....worth it. YES

It is such a hard choice between these 2. I really wish reviewers would test and talk about comparison in cell reception, how well mobile data works, especially in lower signal areas, and how battery life is or is not affected between using WiFi vs mobile data. After all the first thing is that these smartphones are phones first and foremost and we need to know how well the basics are covered. How is volume on speakerphone etc.? Google consumes much more battery on mobile data and on my Pixel 7 there are signal issues at times especially when switching from WiFi and starting out for the day. Id like to know if that's improved in the Pixel 8? On an old OnePlus phone I had trouble occasionally in low signal areas, is this still an issue on OnePlus phones? I don't think so but I need to know to make an informed choice. Great review, I just wish all reviewers would cover these topics, even if some of the information may be different in different regions, I doubt it's all that different. Nothing worst than getting a powerful or really smart phone to find out they don't work well to make and receive calls and messages etc. Thank you.

Where can I buy a One Plus 12 if I live in California?

I watched a video of one of the reviewers of IEM'S and he tested that the Pixel 8 Pro does not support portable DAC/Amps.

OP12 is a tremendous upgrade from the, already great, OP11! It's missing only the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor..then the device is perfect!

I've had the 12 for about a week and a half now and this thing is awesome! I've been a premium phone user since the first iPhone and I've never been happier with a phone. This thing does everything but AI. Which is fine with me. For now, it's just a Samsung gimmick to my mind.

I switched from the OP6 to the google pixel 8 pro. Mainly for all of the software features. I've used the OP6 since 2018 and i would've used it even longer, but the last update was in 2022. 4 years go by really quickly and aren't enough for a 900€ phone.

I got my OnePlus 12 early exchanging OnePlus 7. It's display is awesome and battery is excellent and I like the camera too. Regarding AI it's already there with Google one(or just a app away) and also in china.

Good review 👍

I'm with you on the software support, I have never used a phone longer than four years. However, I think it's totally reasonable for someone to want to be able to do that, and in that case it genuinely can be make or break.

No. Also you can put whatever software you want on the OnePlus 12, like the Pixel it also has a unlocked bootloader which means it will eventually get custom ROMs

Was looking for the comparison between the 2 when I was bout to bought my but there was none!! Regardless I picked the OnePlus 12 512gb coz for the same price pixel only offers 128gb. No regrets OnePlus 12 is a beast!!

The one plus doesn't have ai stuff compared to s24?

The battery performance is trash with all of the Google pixel phones that came with Tensor along with performance. What's worse Is the slow charge. I am on a pixel 7 pro coming from OnePlus 9 pro

In fact I used the Pixel 8 Pro for a couple of weeks. It feels bulky, heavy and too wide, especially with the case. Also I noticed a kind of micro-stattering issue while scrolling. I don't know wtf is that but my "old" Oppo Find X5 feels much smoother.

Please one important question which device haptic is better pixel or oneplus? Tnx in advanced

Currently I have the Pixel 6 Pro but it will be replaced after it runs out with updates with the OnePlus 12 or 12R. I had the the OP 8T and it was a great phone either, but the 9,10 and 11 weren't that good to stay with OP. And I want a phone with the newer SD Chipsets, because of their better performance and better energy efficiency in terms of a better battery life in comparison with the Tensor Chipset, which has a poor battery life.

I have both and the Oneplus is a super heavyweight. The Google extras are not enough to elevate it to the level of the OP, I tuned on my old Xiaomi the other day to find they now have their version of Object Eraser so Oneplus will have theirs soon too. As for video boost 😂😂

OnePlus 12 is around 600$ cheaper in India..

I have Pixel 7 pro the camera is great and i love the UI. Speed wise its a bit poor for flagship, battery isnt great either. Charging speed is slow. However Pixel has the whats playing mode which is brilliant and its screen call is fab for dealing with sales calls.

Is finally KZfaq running with 120Hz on the OnePlus 12?

I bought both as my 2024 devices. Replacing the S23U and ZFlip5.

The OnePlus 12 is tempting just for the battery life but the Pixel 8 Pro has the better software for sure.

Will pixel able to last 7 years? Maybe after 3 years it no longer useable with laggy performance .

The *only* reason I ended up going with the Pixel 8 Pro over the OnePlus 12 is the fact that the Pixel 8 Pro has a mmWave antenna and I use a Verizon MVNO which relies heavily on mmWave 5G in my area. If you use T-Mobile or an MVNO on the T-Mobile network, the OnePlus 12 is a no-brainer, especially if you're comfortable flashing custom ROMs (as this will extend support for the device indefinitely, well beyond Google's 7-year promise).

I'm considering getting the OnePlus 12 but the price in the UK vs what you pay in the US is making me hesitate

OnePlus owner since its inception. I buy every new model even if I don't need a new phone. I am never disappointed.

that 7 years of update is about you selling it after 4 years of usage, and it will be still good updated phone for second consumer. after 4 years, pixel would be easier to sell