Google Pixel 8 vs Honor 8A

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $699 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Honor 8A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor 8A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $140 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor 8A, the Google Pixel 8 scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 8A: The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Honor 8A
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 1443431 199111
Geekbench Single 1722 476
Geekbench Multi 4458 828
Display 6.2" OLED 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 3020 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g 150 g
Price $699 $140
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Honor 8A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 8A
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Honor 8A
  • 3020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Honor 8A MediaTek Helio P35
10/100 -624.9%
199111 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Honor 8A by 624.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Honor 8A
$140

Price difference: $559. Honor 8A is cheaper by $559.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (79/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (31/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 8A?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor 8A?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor 8A — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 8A?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 8A?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor 8A?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.