Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A15 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.08 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A15 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($3.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Galaxy A15 5G 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 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.08/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G $120

Buy with care$3.98/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Galaxy A15 5G 50

The Pixel 8a's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Galaxy A15 5G 38

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

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Galaxy A15 5G 55

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

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Galaxy A15 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Galaxy A15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Galaxy A15 5G 36

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 29 months longer than the Galaxy A15 5G.

Value

Pixel 8a 77Galaxy A15 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Galaxy A15 5G
Price (street)	$300	$120
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	Dimensity 6100+
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm
Weight	188 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	May 2031	Dec 2028

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