PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs P3 Pro 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.17 per month of safe use, while the P3 Pro 5G runs out in Feb 2029 ($6.19/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · P3 Pro 5G 73 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$6.17/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70P3 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70P3 Pro 5G 64

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67P3 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72P3 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62P3 Pro 5G 38

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 20 months longer than the P3 Pro 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73P3 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8P3 Pro 5G
Price (street)$320$200
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,575 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Weight187 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP69 (also IP68/IP66)
Supported untilOct 2030Feb 2029

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