Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $699 and $1165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4575); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1680
- Lighter: 187g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1165
- Better camera (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 50/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Google Pixel 8 by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $466. Google Pixel 8 was $466 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.