Pixel 8 vs Moto G15

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 G15 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Moto G15 65 — 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 G15 $175

Buy with care$8.81/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Moto G15 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Moto G15 39

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Moto G15 55

The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Pixel 8 72Moto G15 84

5,200mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Moto G15 24

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 32 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value

Pixel 8 73Moto G15 65

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Moto G15
Price (street)	$320	$175
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
RAM	8GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2030	Feb 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →Moto G15 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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