Pixel 8 vs Poco M7 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.17 per month of safe use, while the Poco M7 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.68/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Poco M7 5G 73 — 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$6.17/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120

Buy with care$3.68/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8 70Poco M7 5G 42

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

Camera

Pixel 8 67Poco M7 5G 55

The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Pixel 8 72Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8 62Poco M7 5G 39

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 19 months longer than the Poco M7 5G.

Value

Pixel 8 73Poco M7 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8	Poco M7 5G
Price (street)	$320	$120
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	4,575 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	27W wired, 18W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm	171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight	187 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP64
Supported until	Oct 2030	Mar 2029

Pixel 8 full verdict →Poco M7 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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