Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei Mate 40 Pro
42.6Performance46.7
51.5Display39.6
46.5Camera42
47.5Battery61.3
94.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a6 spec wins — Huawei Mate 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 51.3 against 51.3 for Huawei Mate 40 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in display and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 40
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 116% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 925 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Huawei Mate 40 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
- 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 7.5 W
- 267% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 18 W
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.76 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1344 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 456 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+116% | 925 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Kirin 9000 |
| AnTuTu | — | 878,884Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 296,136Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 165,066Bottom 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 199,045Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 218,637Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,699Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,408Top 48% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+2% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 66 W+267% |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+11% | 212 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+2% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (EMUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei Mate 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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