Pixel 8 vs 13T
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13T edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · 13T 78 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 13T's screen is the better one — 6.32-inch ltpo amoled, 2640x1216, 120hz.
The 13T's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,260mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 13T lasts longer between charges.
The 13T is supported until Apr 2031 — 6 months longer than the Pixel 8.
Overall value goes to the 13T at $8.57 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $500 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2640x1216, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 6,260 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 150.8 × 71.8 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Apr 2031 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.