Pixel 8 vs 13T

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 13T runs out in Sep 2028 ($12.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · 13T 69 — 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 13T $350

Buy with care$12.75/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 7013T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 7013T 75

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8 6713T 79

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

Battery

Pixel 8 7213T 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 13T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 6213T 33

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 25 months longer than the 13T.

Value

Pixel 8 7413T 69

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	13T
Price (street)	$320	$350
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight	187 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2030	Sep 2028

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

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