Google Pixel 10a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,400,792); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 10a
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1400792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2305
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6054
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 23W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (88/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1400792 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2305 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6054 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $449 | $625 |
Google Pixel 10a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 10a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 10a
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 10W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 10a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 10a by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $176. Google Pixel 10a is cheaper by $176.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (88/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.