Google Pixel 8a vs Huawei P30 Pro
40.2Performance25.2
51.5Display30.1
46.5Camera55
47.5Battery45.8
94.7Features33.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Huawei P30 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and display (+21). Huawei P30 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
- 207% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,690 vs 550
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Huawei P30 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.47 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+8% | 398 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Huawei Kirin 980 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+109%Top 56% | 430,000Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+207%Top 46% | 550Top 89% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+115%Top 45% | 2,000Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+60% | 40 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+7% | 4,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 40 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+2% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (EMUI 9.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |