Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $699 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4575); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 4446
- Lighter: 187g vs 208g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1443431
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $699
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Google Pixel 8 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 50/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Google Pixel 8 by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (79/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8 edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.