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OnePlus Nord 3 vs Google Pixel 8

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OnePlus Nord 3 vs Google Pixel 8

73 out of 100
OnePlus Nord 3
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
OnePlus Nord 3
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.74-inch OnePlus Nord 3 (with MediaTek Dimensity 9000) that was released on July 5, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 3 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the OnePlus Nord 3
  • Has a 0.54 inch larger screen size
  • Has 2x more RAM: 16GB versus 8GB
  • Shows 12% longer battery life (21:57 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (80W versus 27W)
  • Comes with 425 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Delivers 31% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1115 nits)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • Reverse charging feature
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of OnePlus Nord 3 and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Nord 3
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.74 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1240 x 2772 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20.1:920:9
PPI451 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYesYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness600 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1450 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate360 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio89.5%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space98.7%99.2%
PWM366 Hz170 Hz
Response time7 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Nord 3
1115 nits
Pixel 8+31%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height162.6 mm (6.4 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width75.1 mm (2.96 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.1 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight193.5 g (6.83 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsGray, GreenBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Nord 3+3%
89.5%
Pixel 8
87.1%

Performance

Tests of OnePlus Nord 3 and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9000Google Tensor G3
Max clock3050 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 3 cores at 2.85 GHz: Cortex-A710
- 1 core at 3.05 GHz: Cortex-X2		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache8 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 590Yes
GraphicsMali-G710 MP10Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units960896
GPU clock848 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1632 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Nord 3+2%
1736
Pixel 8
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Nord 3+8%
4636
Pixel 8
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Nord 3
1095272
Pixel 8+4%
1142697
CPU366529355012
GPU290210374696
Memory187475183080
UX251058229909
Total score10952721142697
Samples[29 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 16 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Memory clock - 4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 Android 14
ROMOxygenOS 13.1Stock Android
OS size - 14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power80 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (60% in 15 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:32 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:39 hr08:08 hr
Watching video15:44 hr14:06 hr
Gaming05:40 hr04:49 hr
Standby94 hr81 hr
General battery life
Nord 3+12%
21:57 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens112°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length24 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX890Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.56"1/1.31"
Pixel size1 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX355Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC02M1 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.75 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 34563648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length24 mm21 mm
Sensor1/5 -
Sensor size1/3.09"1/3.1"
Pixel size1 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1920
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Nord 3
78.9 dB
Pixel 8+13%
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedJuly 2023October 2023
Release dateJuly 2023October 2023
Launch price$499$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 80 WNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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