PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 Pro vs GT 6

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Winner

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $9.24 per month of safe use, while the GT 6 runs out in Jun 2028 ($16.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · GT 6 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 8 Pro $480
Safe to buy$9.24/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme GT 6 $400
Buy with care$16.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 Pro 80GT 6 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 Pro 70GT 6 82

The GT 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 Pro 79GT 6 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 8 Pro 81GT 6 90

5,500mAh vs 5,050mAh — the GT 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 Pro 62GT 6 29

The Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 28 months longer than the GT 6.

Value
Pixel 8 Pro 69GT 6 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8 ProGT 6
Price (street)$480$400
Display6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,050 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging30W wired, 23W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm161.4 × 75.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight213 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilOct 2030Jun 2028
Pixel 8 Pro full verdict →GT 6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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