Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Honor Magic9
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,933,536); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Honor Magic9
What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5115 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5115 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- 5115 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel 11 Pro XL by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.