Google Pixel 8 vs Huawei P40 Pro
40.9Performance26.5
54.3Display49.7
44.2Camera62.1
52.9Battery47.9
94.7Features57.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 87 spec wins — Huawei P40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+14). Huawei P40 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
- 192% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 590
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P40 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 62 vs 44
- 233% higher Ultra-wide: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 50% higher Wireless charging: 27 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.58 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2640x1200 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 441 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+94%Top 54% | 480,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+192%Top 43% | 590Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+93%Top 45% | 2,250Top 77% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 40 MP+233% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+9% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 27 W+50% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (EMUI 10.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Huawei P40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |