Pixel 8 vs 13

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.16 per month of safe use, while the 13 runs out in Dec 2027 ($22.19/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · 13 64 — 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

Xiaomi 13 $400

Buy with care$22.19/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 7013 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 7013 85

The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8 6713 79

The 13 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 8 7213 70

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 6213 21

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 34 months longer than the 13.

Value

Pixel 8 7413 64

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	13
Price (street)	$320	$400
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	67W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight	187 g	189 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2030	Dec 2027

Pixel 8 full verdict →13 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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