Pixel 8 vs Razr 2024 (Razr 50)

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 Razr 2024 (Razr 50) runs out in Jul 2028 ($14.17/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 — 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 Razr 2024 (Razr 50) $350

Buy with care$14.17/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 64

4,575mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Pixel 8 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 29

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 27 months longer than the Razr 2024 (Razr 50).

Value

Pixel 8 73Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Razr 2024 (Razr 50)
Price (street)	$320	$350
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	Inner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	4,200 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	Folded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm
Weight	187 g	188 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated)
Supported until	Oct 2030	Jul 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →Razr 2024 (Razr 50) full verdict →Longevity master board →

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