Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 80
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $499 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 65/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 80
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 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1433693
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
The Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 received the same MobileRank rating — 65/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 80 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Google Pixel 8a by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Google Pixel 8a was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (70/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80?
Both devices scored 65/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Google Pixel 8a (70/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.