Pixel 8 Pro vs 15 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · 15 Pro 5G 69 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 8 Pro's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
7,000mAh vs 5,050mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 14 months longer than the 15 Pro 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 Pro | 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $480 | $330 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak | 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 23W wireless | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm | 162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Jul 2029 |
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