Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $699 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4575); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 8
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3851
- Lighter: 187g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1250
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1443431
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 48/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100; 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 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1250 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $551. Google Pixel 8 was $551 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.