Google Pixel 8a vs Honor 70

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 57/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 54 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 115); the Honor 70 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Honor 70 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Honor 70

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 49
Portability 73
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3012
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Honor 70 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor 70, the Google Pixel 8a scores 8 points higher (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor 70
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1433693 820210
Geekbench Single 1722 1059
Geekbench Multi 4458 3012
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 115
Main camera 64 MP 54 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 178 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Honor 70

  • Main: 54MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Honor 70

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Honor 70

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Honor 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
57/100 -74.8%
820210 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Honor 70 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Honor 70

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (73/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Honor 70 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor 70 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor 70?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.