Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $499 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 4446
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $555
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1433693
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Google Pixel 8a scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Google Pixel 8a by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Google Pixel 8a was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (70/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (74/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.