PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs 400

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 400 (supported until May 2031); want maximum speed → Pixel 8 (Google Tensor G3).

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 400 76 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 $320
Safe to buy$6.17/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Honor 400 $350
Safe to buy$5.92/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70400 80

The 400's screen is the better one — 6.55-inch amoled, 1.5k, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 70400 64

The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67400 72

The 400 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Pixel 8 72400 86

5,300mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 400 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62400 70

The 400 is supported until May 2031 — 7 months longer than the Pixel 8.

Value
Pixel 8 73400 76

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8400
Price (street)$320$350
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.55-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,300 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless66W wired (5300mAh EU model), 5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm156.5 × 74.6 × 7.3 mm
Weight187 g184 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65/IP66 (market dependent)
Supported untilOct 2030May 2031

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