Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $699 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 67/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4575); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 214g).
Google Pixel 8
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3851
- Lighter: 187g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $750
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1443431
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Google Pixel 8 scores 1 points higher (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 48/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $750 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Google Pixel 8 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.