Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4575); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 50

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58

What makes Google Pixel 8 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1680
  • Lighter: 187g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 50/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8 Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 HiSilicon Kirin 9030
AnTuTu 1443431 1725229
Geekbench Single 1722 1680
Geekbench Multi 4458 6200
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2844x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5700 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 48 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 HarmonyOS 5.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 207 g
Launch price $699 $1299

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8

  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8

  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 80 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030
74/100 +16.3%
1725229 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8

$699

Huawei Mate 80 Pro

$1299

Launch price difference: $600. Google Pixel 8 was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (81/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.