Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a (2024) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 18/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't.
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Google Pixel 8a scores 30 points higher (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (70/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (45/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.