Pixel 8 vs Poco F6 Pro

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 Poco F6 Pro runs out in May 2028 ($17.11/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · Poco F6 Pro 67 — 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 Poco F6 Pro $399

Buy with care$17.11/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Poco F6 Pro 80

The Poco F6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 3200x1440 (wqhd+), 120hz.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Poco F6 Pro 85

The Poco F6 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8 67Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Battery

Pixel 8 72Poco F6 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Poco F6 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Poco F6 Pro 28

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 29 months longer than the Poco F6 Pro.

Value

Pixel 8 74Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Poco F6 Pro
Price (street)	$320	$399
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,575 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2030	May 2028

Pixel 8 full verdict →Poco F6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.