OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 9 (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Pixel 9 (Unlocked)
Google · 2024
$799–$1,039
Overall 78/100
Official anchorFull Pixel 9 (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
OnePlus 12
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
OnePlus 12
- Best value score
OnePlus 12
- Best overall rubric / for most people
OnePlus 12
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
OnePlus 12
86
Definitely worth it
$799–$1,429
Pixel 9 (Unlocked)
78
Worth it
$799–$1,039
→ For $1000 with value first: OnePlus 12 edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Pixel 9 (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$1,429 | $799–$1,039 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 89/100 | 78/100 |
OnePlus 12 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Pixel 9 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
OnePlus 12 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Pixel 9 (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
OnePlus 12 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Pixel 9 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers