Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 70
Compare Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 70 side by side: Google Tensor G3 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4492mAh vs 5300mAh battery, $499 vs…
Pixel 8a
$499
6categories won
Huawei
Huawei Mate 70
$849
12categories won
3 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 8a, 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 8a 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 8a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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 8a vs Huawei Mate 70: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1216 x 2688Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 |
| Process node | 4 nmWinner | 7 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,050,000 | 1,250,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4310 | 4920Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 8a | 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 8a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,300 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 gWinner | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, matte composite plastic back | Flat aerospace metal frame, second-gen Kunlun glass front, brocade textured back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | HarmonyOS NEXT / 4.3 |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 8 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 8a | 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 | $499Winner | $849 |
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a brings flagship Tensor G3 silicon, a 120Hz 2000-nit Actua OLED display, AI photo editing suite, and 7 years of full OS updates to the sub-$500 category.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G3
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,492mAh
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