OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro

With the release of the OnePlus 12 series, how does the top-of-the-line OnePlus 12 compare to the recently released Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the flagship Google Pixel 8 Pro?

It's a triple-threat match, so let's dive in.

Design and Build

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 boasts a sleek design with dimensions of 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 220g. It features a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), a glass back (Gorilla Glass), and an aluminum frame. Additionally, it comes with IP65 water and dust resistance.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

With dimensions of 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 232g or 233g, the Galaxy S24 Ultra sports a glass front (Gorilla Glass Armor), a glass back (Gorilla Glass), and a titanium frame. It offers better IP68 dust and water resistance than the OnePlus 12.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a form factor of 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 213g. It features a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), a glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), and an aluminum frame. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, it comes with IP68 dust and water resistance.

Display

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 showcases a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and has a peak brightness of 4500 nits.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. It supports HDR10+ and achieves a peak brightness of 2600 nits.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 1344 x 2992 pixels. It supports HDR10+ and has a peak brightness of 2400 nits.

Performance

OnePlus 12

Running on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 (International) or ColorOS 14 (China), the OnePlus 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It features an octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU.

This phone tackles even the most demanding games and applications with effortless ease, ensuring lag-free multitasking and silky-smooth performance.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 "For Galaxy" SoC that has a higher boost clock of 3.4GHz for the Cortex X4 core than the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 3.3GHz.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Running on Android 14, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with the Google Tensor G3 chipset, featuring a nona-core CPU and Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU.

The Pixel 8 Pro punches above its weight in AI applications. Image processing, voice recognition, and on-device language translation are all noticeably faster and more accurate than their rivals. However, raw processing power compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may leave some heavy users wanting more.

Camera

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 boasts a triple camera setup, including a 50MP wide lens, 64
MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera is a 32MP wide lens.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra features an impressive camera array, including a 200MP wide lens, 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The front-facing camera is a 12MP wide lens.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a triple camera setup with a 50MP wide lens, 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera is a 10.5MP ultrawide lens.

Battery

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. If you want the fastest charging speeds possible, the OnePlus 12 is the way to go.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra features 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. While not as fast as the OnePlus 12, it provides a full day's usage on a single charge and caters to those who prioritize longevity over lightning-fast top-ups.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 Pro supports 30W wired charging, 23W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. While not groundbreaking, it provides adequate longevity for most users and prioritizes battery health over neck-breaking charging speeds.