PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs GT 7T

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Winner

Realme GT 7T

The GT 7T wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the Pixel 8 it's also the sounder buy at $6.33 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · GT 7T 80 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 GT 7T $375
Safe to buy$6.33/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70GT 7T 80

The GT 7T's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, 6000 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 70GT 7T 78

The GT 7T's MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Max is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67GT 7T 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 8 72GT 7T 100

7,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the GT 7T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62GT 7T 71

The GT 7T is supported until May 2031 — 7 months longer than the Pixel 8.

Value
Pixel 8 73GT 7T 80

Overall value goes to the GT 7T at $6.33 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8GT 7T
Price (street)$320$375
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 6000 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Max
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless120W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm162.4 × 76.0 × 8.25 mm
Weight187 g202 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2030May 2031

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.