Pixel 8 vs Razr 50

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.16 per month of safe use, while the Razr 50 runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · Razr 50 53 — 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 Razr 50 $500

Buy with care$19.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Razr 50 80

The Razr 50's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 120hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 poled 90hz cover display.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Razr 50 58

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Razr 50 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Razr 50 64

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

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Razr 50 30

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

Value

Pixel 8 74Razr 50 53

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Razr 50
Price (street)	$320	$500
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	4,200 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)
Weight	187 g	188 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Supported until	Oct 2030	Jul 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →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.