Pixel 8 vs P3 Ultra 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 — 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 Ultra 5G $315

Buy with care$9.49/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70P3 Ultra 5G 74

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8 67P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72P3 Ultra 5G 100

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

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62P3 Ultra 5G 40

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 19 months longer than the P3 Ultra 5G.

Value

Pixel 8 73P3 Ultra 5G 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	P3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)	$320	$315
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight	187 g	183 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Oct 2030	Mar 2029

Pixel 8 full verdict →P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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