Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Honor Magic8

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5115); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 20 points (88/100 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
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5115 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 226g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (56/100 vs 33/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Honor Magic8
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2760x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 80W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 226 g 205 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • 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
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
  • 5115 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Price unknown
Honor Magic8
$625
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (87/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (85/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (56/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Honor Magic8?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.