Google Pixel 8a vs Honor WIN RT2

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).

The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

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

Honor WIN RT2

Performance 98
Display 97
Camera 58
Battery 78
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 238g

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (57/100 vs 31/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Honor WIN RT2: The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor WIN RT2
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1433693 4040013
Geekbench Single 1722 3639
Geekbench Multi 4458 11047
Display 6.1" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3104
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 12070 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68/IP69/IP69K
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 188 g 238 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Honor WIN RT2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

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

Honor WIN RT2

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3104
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
97
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

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

Honor WIN RT2

  • 12070 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Honor WIN RT2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +64.5%
4040013 AnTuTu

Honor WIN RT2 leads Google Pixel 8a by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Honor WIN RT2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (57/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.