PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs 13T Pro

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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 13T Pro runs out in Sep 2028 ($16.51/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 13T Pro 66 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
Xiaomi 13T Pro $450
Buy with care$16.51/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 7013T Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 7013T Pro 88

The 13T Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 6713T Pro 79

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

Battery
Pixel 8 7213T Pro 80

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

Software longevity
Pixel 8 6213T Pro 32

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

Value
Pixel 8 7313T Pro 66

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 813T Pro
Price (street)$320$450
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight187 g200 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Sep 2028

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