Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1433693
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.