OnePlus 12R vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus 12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.7/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus 12R
Pixel 9 Pro
OnePlus 12R wins overall; Pixel 9 Pro takes 3 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraTie9191
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfiePixel 9 Pro6088
- BatteryOnePlus 12R9678
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityPixel 9 Pro7595
- SecurityPixel 9 Pro34100
- ValueOnePlus 12R8055
- OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- OnePlus 12R charges faster100W vs 27W
- OnePlus 12R has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- Pixel 9 Pro is lighter199 g vs 207 g
- OnePlus 12R launched cheaper$499 vs $999
- Pixel 9 Pro has a sharper selfie camera42 MP vs 16 MP
- OnePlus 12R has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Google Tensor G4
- Pixel 9 Pro has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
- Pixel 9 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP64
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄OnePlus 12R wins — BeastScore 91.7/100
The OnePlus 12R is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). The Pixel 9 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (199 g vs 207 g).
Larger battery: 5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 27W
Lighter: 199 g vs 207 g (8 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 12R or Pixel 9 Pro?
The OnePlus 12R is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). The Pixel 9 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (199 g vs 207 g). BeastScore: OnePlus 12R 91.7/100, Pixel 9 Pro 85.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 12R and Pixel 9 Pro?
OnePlus 12R has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus 12R and Pixel 9 Pro compare for speed?
OnePlus 12R scores 95/100 for performance; Pixel 9 Pro scores 95/100.
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