Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, 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 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5115); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,933,536); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5115 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tensor G6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5115 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- 5115 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.