Google Pixel 11a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google 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 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7563
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (85/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 11a by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (85/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.