Pixel 8 vs GT 7
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The GT 7 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · GT 7 76 — 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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The GT 7's MediaTek Dimensity 9400e is simply the faster chip.
The GT 7 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
7,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the GT 7 lasts longer between charges.
The GT 7 is supported until May 2031 — 7 months longer than the Pixel 8.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $550 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 162.4 × 76.1 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 206 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | May 2031 |
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