Pixel 8 vs Galaxy M16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.65 per month of safe use, while the Pixel 8 runs out in Oct 2030 ($6.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · Galaxy M16 5G 75 — 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$6.16/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Galaxy M16 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 M16 5G 42

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Galaxy M16 5G 55

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 5 months longer than the Pixel 8.

Value

Pixel 8 74Galaxy M16 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)	$320	$150
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,000 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	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	187 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Oct 2030	Feb 2031

Pixel 8 full verdict →Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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