Google Pixel 11a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google 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 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Overall rating 65/100
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 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 11a 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 Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a 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 11a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.