Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3851
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1433693
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6000 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 73/100.
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.