Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1680
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2084779 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5700 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1299 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 31.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Google Pixel 8a was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.