Pixel 8 vs 15 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 15 Pro 5G 69 — 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 15 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, hdr10+, curved.
The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
7,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 14 months longer than the 15 Pro 5G.
Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.18 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $330 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Jul 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.