Pixel 8 vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

The Pixel 8 wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G it's also the sounder buy at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 — 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

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

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

Camera

Pixel 8 6750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 7250 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

5,010mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 6250 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 13 months longer than the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G.

Value

Pixel 8 7350 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$320	$280
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight	187 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68	Not rated
Supported until	Oct 2030	Sep 2029

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