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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Honor 70
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).
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
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Honor 70 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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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.