PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Reno 13 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 13 F 5G runs out in Jan 2029 ($9.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Reno 13 F 5G 64 — 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 13 F 5G $290
Buy with care$9.41/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Reno 13 F 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Reno 13 F 5G 46

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Reno 13 F 5G 67

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Reno 13 F 5G 96

5,800mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Reno 13 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Reno 13 F 5G 37

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 21 months longer than the Reno 13 F 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73Reno 13 F 5G 64

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Reno 13 F 5G
Price (street)$320$290
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,800 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm159.0 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight187 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2029
Pixel 8 full verdict →Reno 13 F 5G 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.