Pixel 8 vs Moto G Power (2026)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Moto G Power (2026) 63 — 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

Motorola Moto G Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Moto G Power (2026) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Moto G Power (2026) 42

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Moto G Power (2026) 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Moto G Power (2026) 84

5,200mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Moto G Power (2026) 37

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 21 months longer than the Moto G Power (2026).

Value

Pixel 8 73Moto G Power (2026) 63

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Moto G Power (2026)
Price (street)	$320	$250
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight	187 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Oct 2030	Jan 2029

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