PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Agni 3

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.18 per month of safe use, while the Agni 3 runs out in Oct 2028 ($8.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Agni 3 72 — 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$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Lava Agni 3 $245
Buy with care$8.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Agni 3 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Agni 3 58

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Agni 3 79

The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Pixel 8 72Agni 3 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Agni 3 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Agni 3 33

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 24 months longer than the Agni 3.

Value
Pixel 8 73Agni 3 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Agni 3
Price (street)$320$245
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless66W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight187 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68IP64
Supported untilOct 2030Oct 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Agni 3 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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