Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate 70
Compare Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate 70 side by side: Google Tensor G2 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4385mAh vs 5300mAh battery, $449 vs…
Pixel 7a
$449
6categories won
Huawei
Huawei Mate 70
$849
13categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Huawei Mate 70 takes the overall win
The Huawei Mate 70 proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 7a, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Huawei Mate 70 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Huawei Mate 70. Choose the Huawei Mate 70 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 7a if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Huawei Mate 70 takes battery honors offering 5,300 mAh alongside 66W charging.
Huawei Mate 70 provides greater sustained gaming output with its HiSilicon Kirin 9020 and 12GB RAM.
Huawei Mate 70 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 7a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $849.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate 70: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1216 x 2688Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 2500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| Process node | 5 nmWinner | 7 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 780,000 | 1,250,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3750 | 4920Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 5,300 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 204 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, 3D thermoformed composite back | Flat aerospace metal frame, second-gen Kunlun glass front, brocade textured back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | HarmonyOS NEXT / 4.3 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $849 |
Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 7a upgraded the popular A-series formula with a responsive 90Hz OLED display, a massive 64MP primary sensor with OIS, wireless charging, and Tensor G2 computational photography.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,385mAh
Huawei Mate 70
The Huawei Mate 70 caters to flat screen purists, offering a flat 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display protected by Second-Gen Kunlun Glass. Equipped with the Kirin 9020 chip, Red Maple spectral sensor with variable f/1.4-f/4.0 aperture, 5x optical periscope zoom, 50W wireless charging, and IP68/IP69 rating.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin 9020
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh