PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 Pro vs 15T

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 8 Pro (supported until Oct 2030); want maximum speed → 15T (MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra).

Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · 15T 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
Xiaomi 15T $500
Safe to buy$9.73/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 Pro 8015T 70

The Pixel 8 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 2400 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 Pro 7015T 78

The 15T's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 Pro 7915T 79

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

Battery
Pixel 8 Pro 8115T 90

5,500mAh vs 5,050mAh — the 15T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 Pro 6215T 61

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Pixel 8 Pro 6915T 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8 Pro15T
Price (street)$480$500
Display6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
RAM12GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,050 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging30W wired, 23W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight213 g194 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Sep 2030

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