Pixel 8 vs 400 Lite
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 400 Lite (supported until Apr 2031); want maximum speed → Pixel 8 (Google Tensor G3).
Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 400 Lite 72 — 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
The 400 Lite's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3500 nits peak, 3840hz pwm.
The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,230mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 400 Lite lasts longer between charges.
The 400 Lite is supported until Apr 2031 — 6 months longer than the Pixel 8.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | 400 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $240 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 5,230 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 35W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 108MP main, 5MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 161 × 74.6 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 171 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Apr 2031 |
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