Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $499 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1250
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100; 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 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3894 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 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 Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $751. Google Pixel 8a was $751 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.