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 — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-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 (1,725,229 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- 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)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 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 (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1725229 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Google Pixel 8a was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 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.