Google Pixel 8 Pro Alternatives
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($311.68 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Google Pixel 8 Pro for typical buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Priced within a few dollars of the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $310.99 with a 4.3/5 rating, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI
At $228.99 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $82.69 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI
At $99.50 the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI costs $212.18 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI
At $148 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $163.68 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
At $99.99 the Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs $211.69 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 4.0/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
At $129.17 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $182.51 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 3.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $875.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,187 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $788.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,099.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro sits $752.08 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,063.76 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB sits $863.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,175 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB sits $987.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,299 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 sits $421.29 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $732.97 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 sits $588.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $899.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10
The Google Pixel 10 sits $573.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $885 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 sits $538.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $849.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sits $1,408.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,719.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro sits $547.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $859 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10a
The Google Pixel 10a sits $187.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $499 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB sits $287.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $599 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB sits $387.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $699 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R sits $369.01 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $680.69 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB sits $187.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $499 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB sits $198.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $509.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Xiaomi 15 5G AI
The Xiaomi 15 5G AI sits $448.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $759.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G sits $83.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $394.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 sits $303.27 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $614.95 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB
The Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB sits $67.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $379 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB sits $127.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $439 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a sits $283.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $594.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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