Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei nova 15
40.2Performancechip30.7
51.5Display60.2
46.5Camera43.4
47.5Battery73.8
94.7Features60
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Huawei nova 15
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.7 for Huawei nova 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 15 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 15
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- 456% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 18 W
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1084 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Kirin 8020 |
| AnTuTu | 900,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh+34% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 100 W+456% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+4% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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