PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Poco M6 Pro

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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 M6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($8.97/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 74 · Poco M6 Pro 68 — 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 M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$8.97/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Poco M6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Poco M6 Pro 44

The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67Poco M6 Pro 67

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Poco M6 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Poco M6 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Poco M6 Pro 23

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 33 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value
Pixel 8 74Poco M6 Pro 68

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Poco M6 Pro
Price (street)$320$170
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight187 g179 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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