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 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5115); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 226g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Performance
Display 86
Camera 70
Battery 61
Portability 33
Value for money
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 96
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 77
Portability 100
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5115 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 155g vs 226g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • 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 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 61/100). 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 Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (87/100 vs 70/100). 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).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for everyday use.
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 11 Pro XL Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Processor Tensor G6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 4430255
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
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
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, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
  • 5115 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (87/100 vs 70/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).

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 68/100, 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 Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).

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