Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1636
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 248g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (75/100 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 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Google Pixel 8a by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 90 RS Ultimate?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.