Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $499 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 239g).
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1680
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1050
- Better camera (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1050 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $551. Google Pixel 8a was $551 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.