PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Moto G75 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · Moto G75 5G 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$6.16/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Motorola Moto G75 5G $240
Safe to buy$4.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Moto G75 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Moto G75 5G 48

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Moto G75 5G 67

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Moto G75 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Moto G75 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Moto G75 5G 61

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Pixel 8 74Moto G75 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Moto G75 5G
Price (street)$320$240
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.78-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm166.1 × 77.2 × 8.3 mm
Weight187 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Oct 2030

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.