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 — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 48
Value for money 46
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3851
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 214g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $750

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1433693
  • 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 2 points higher (67/100 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 — 56/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). 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).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1433693 1617928
Geekbench Single 1722 1417
Geekbench Multi 4458 3851
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/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
67/100 +11.4%
1617928 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
$750

Launch price difference: $251. Google Pixel 8a was $251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

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 2 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 — 67/100.

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).

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.