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
At $309.99 the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G costs $1.69 less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 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 5G AI
At $239.49 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $72.19 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 $188.65 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $123.03 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 $105 the Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs $206.68 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 $127.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $183.69 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 $874.55 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,186.23 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 $871.03 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,182.71 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 $727.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,039 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 $637.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $949 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 $785.78 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,097.46 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 $423.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $735 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 $387.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $699 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 $1,808.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $2,119.99 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 $787.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $1,099 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 $487.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $799 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 $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.
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 $288.31 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $599.99 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 $407.82 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $719.50 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 $80.81 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $392.49 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 $277.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $589 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 $117.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $429 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 $287.32 above the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $599 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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