OnePlus 12 vs Google Pixel 9a
90
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+48MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5400mAh, 100W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
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General
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Glacial White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 24, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 30, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3168 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 510 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Weight | 220 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Filter, Hasselblad Xpan Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie, Nightscape, OIS, PDAF, Super Stable, Video HDR, Video Nightscape | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Detail Boost, AI Notes, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual--view Video, Screen flash, Time-lapse | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
