PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs P1 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 P1 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($7.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · P1 5G 67 — 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 P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70P1 5G 52

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67P1 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72P1 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the P1 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62P1 5G 26

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 30 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73P1 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8P1 5G
Price (street)$320$165
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight187 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Apr 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →P1 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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