PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Reno 12 F 5G

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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 Reno 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Reno 12 F 5G 61 — 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
Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Reno 12 F 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Reno 12 F 5G 42

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Reno 12 F 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Reno 12 F 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Reno 12 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Reno 12 F 5G 29

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 27 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73Reno 12 F 5G 61

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Reno 12 F 5G
Price (street)$320$220
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight187 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP64
Supported untilOct 2030Jul 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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