Pixel 8 vs C71

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.17 per month of safe use, while the C71 runs out in Jun 2028 ($6.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · C71 71 — 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$6.17/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Realme C71 $150

Buy with care$6.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70C71 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70C71 55

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67C71 55

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72C71 100

6,300mAh vs 4,575mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62C71 28

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 28 months longer than the C71.

Value

Pixel 8 73C71 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	C71
Price (street)	$320	$150
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB/256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	6,300 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm
Weight	187 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68	Splash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistance
Supported until	Oct 2030	Jun 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →C71 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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