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Google Pixel 8 vs OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on 11 counts and the Google Pixel 8 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Lighter: 187 g vs 210 g (23 g less)
  • More compact: 12.4 mm shorter
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 4,575 mAh (31% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 27 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 18 W
  • Thinner: 8.5 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Bigger screen: 6.82" vs 6.2"
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 8 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68
  • Newer: launched November 2024

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 8 is 12.4 mm shorter, 5.7 mm narrower, 0.4 mm thicker and 23 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.62" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2023October 31, 20241
ReleasedOctober 12, 2023November 1, 20241
Launch price$699 (better)$8991
BodyGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
Size150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm (better)
Weight187 g (better)210 g?
Framesatin metalmetal1
Backpolished glassglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69 (better)
ColoursHazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, PorcelainArctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean
DisplayGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
Size6.2"6.82"
TypeActua120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
Resolution1080 × 24001440 × 3168 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits14,500 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus1Ceramic Guard
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)Qualcomm Oryon CPU @4.32GHz
Process4 nm13 nm1 (better)
Ships withAndroid 14OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
OS updates7 years (to Oct 2030)—
Security updates7 years (to Oct 2030)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
RAM8 GB12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
CamerasGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
Rear50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front10.5 MP32 MP
Video4K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS8K at 30 fps (rear)
BatteryGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
Capacity4,575 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W1100 W? (better)
Wireless charging18 W150 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 71Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 13
FingerprintYes1Ultrasonic
Stereo speakersYes—

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 8 and OnePlus 13 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 8 bigger than the OnePlus 13?
The Google Pixel 8 is 12.4 mm shorter, 5.7 mm narrower, 0.4 mm thicker and 23 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.62" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 8 or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 4,575 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 8 launched at $699, against $899 for the OnePlus 13 (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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