PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs GT 6

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.16 per month of safe use, while the GT 6 runs out in Jun 2028 ($16.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · GT 6 70 — 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$6.16/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme GT 6 $400
Buy with care$16.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70GT 6 80

The GT 6's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2780x1264, 120hz.

Performance
Pixel 8 70GT 6 82

The GT 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67GT 6 79

The GT 6 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Pixel 8 72GT 6 90

5,500mAh vs 4,575mAh — the GT 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62GT 6 29

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 28 months longer than the GT 6.

Value
Pixel 8 74GT 6 70

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8GT 6
Price (street)$320$400
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm161.4 × 75.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight187 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilOct 2030Jun 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →GT 6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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