Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $499 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 1,247,061); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $750
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1247061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Google Pixel 8a was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.