Pixel 8 vs 12 4G

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 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 12 4G 63 — 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

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 7012 4G 36

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

Camera

Pixel 8 6712 4G 55

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

Battery

Pixel 8 7212 4G 80

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

Software longevity

Pixel 8 6212 4G 29

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 27 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

Pixel 8 7312 4G 63

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	12 4G
Price (street)	$320	$175
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight	187 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2030	Jul 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →12 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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