Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $499 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).
Google Pixel 8a
Huawei Pura X Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1680
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1520
- Better camera (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1520 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1021. Google Pixel 8a was $1021 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (70/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Google Pixel 8a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.