Pixel 8 vs Galaxy M15 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Galaxy M15 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($4.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Galaxy M15 5G 71 — 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

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150

Buy with care$4.47/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Galaxy M15 5G 50

The Pixel 8's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Galaxy M15 5G 38

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Galaxy M15 5G 55

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 18 months longer than the Galaxy M15 5G.

Value

Pixel 8 73Galaxy M15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)	$320	$150
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight	187 g	217 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Oct 2030	Apr 2029

Pixel 8 full verdict →Galaxy M15 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.