PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Narzo 80x 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.18 per month of safe use, while the Narzo 80x 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($6.88/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Narzo 80x 5G 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$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme Narzo 80x 5G $150
Buy with care$6.88/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Narzo 80x 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Narzo 80x 5G 55

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Narzo 80x 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Narzo 80x 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Narzo 80x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Narzo 80x 5G 26

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 30 months longer than the Narzo 80x 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73Narzo 80x 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Narzo 80x 5G
Price (street)$320$150
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery4,575 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm165.7 × 76.2 × 7.94 mm
Weight187 g197 g
Water resistanceIP68IP69
Supported untilOct 2030Apr 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Narzo 80x 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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