Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Honor Magic9

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,617,706); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 232g).

The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Performance 77
Display 86
Camera 90
Battery 62
Portability 35
Value for money 62

Honor Magic9

Performance 99
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 86
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro XL better?


  • Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Honor Magic9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1617706
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2296
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6203
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 39W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 232g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor Magic9: The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Honor Magic9
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1617706 4288382
Geekbench Single 2296 3639
Geekbench Multi 6203 11047
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.4" OLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1236x2664
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 39W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 163 —
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 200 MP
Front camera 42 MP 55 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits 10000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm
Weight 232 g 209 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
90
camera

Honor Magic9

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 55MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display

Honor Magic9

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 39W
  • Wireless: 25W
62
battery

Honor Magic9

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Google Tensor G5
76/100
1617706 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +62.3%
4288382 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel 10 Pro XL by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1199

Honor Magic9

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (99/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (86/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL over the Honor Magic9?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.