Pixel 8a vs 15T

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 8a

The Pixel 8a wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the 15T it's also the sounder buy at $5.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · 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.

Google Pixel 8a $300

Safe to buy$5.09/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Xiaomi 15T $500

Safe to buy$9.73/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 7015T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8a 7015T 78

The 15T's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 8a 6715T 79

The 15T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 8a 7015T 90

5,500mAh vs 4,492mAh — the 15T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 7015T 61

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 8 months longer than the 15T.

Value

Pixel 8a 7715T 70

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	15T
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.1-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	4,492 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	67W wired
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight	188 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	May 2031	Sep 2030

Pixel 8a full verdict →15T 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.