Pixel 8 vs 15T
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 8 (supported until Oct 2030); want maximum speed → 15T (MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra).
Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · 15T 70 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 15T's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra is simply the faster chip.
The 15T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 4,575mAh — the 15T lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.16 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 | 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $500 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm | 163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 194 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Sep 2030 |
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