Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate 80

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,126,520); the Huawei Mate 80 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 7a

Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money —

Huawei Mate 80

Performance 69
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 81
Portability 57
Value for money 44

What makes Google Pixel 7a better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 1370
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 203g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1126520
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3867
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Mate 80: The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 7a Huawei Mate 80
Processor Google Tensor G2 HiSilicon Kirin 9020
AnTuTu 1126520 1589460
Geekbench Single 1461 1370
Geekbench Multi 3867 4446
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2700x1224
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5750 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades HarmonyOS 5.0
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 203 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Huawei Mate 80

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

Huawei Mate 80

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 7a

  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery

Huawei Mate 80

  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1126520 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 80 HiSilicon Kirin 9020
65/100 +29.1%
1589460 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate 80 leads Google Pixel 7a by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 7a

Price unknown

Huawei Mate 80

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (67/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (81/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Huawei Mate 80?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate 80?

The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Huawei Mate 80?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.