Google Pixel 10a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,400,792); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10a
Performance 75
Display 69
Camera 68
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 64
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 96
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 77
Portability 100
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 10a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 66/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1400792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2305
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6054
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 155g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10a Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Processor Google Tensor G5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1400792 4430255
Geekbench Single 2305 3228
Geekbench Multi 6054 9553
Display 6.3" OLED 6.3" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1216x2640
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 23W 80W
Wireless charging 10W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 134
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm
Weight 185 g 155 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 10W
44
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G5
66/100
1400792 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Pro Air MediaTek Dimensity 9500
89/100 +68.4%
4430255 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 10a by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10a
$449
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (96/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (87/100 vs 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (77/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.