Google Pixel 3a vs Honor Magic7

The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 27/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a is noticeably lighter (147g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 3a
Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money 0
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 3a better?
  • Lighter: 147g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $550

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 322015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 381
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1239
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 51 points higher (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 3a — 0/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (81/100 vs 60/100).

Google Pixel 3a: The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 3a Honor Magic7
Processor Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 322015 3119308
Geekbench Single 381 3041
Geekbench Multi 1239 9494
Display 5.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2220 2800x1256
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 Pie Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 147 g 199 g
Launch price $399 $550
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a
  • 5.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2220
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 3a
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 3a and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 3a Snapdragon 670
27/100
322015 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100 +89.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel 3a by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 3a
$399
Honor Magic7
$550

Launch price difference: $151. Google Pixel 3a was $151 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (92/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (84/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (81/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Honor Magic7?

The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the Honor Magic7?

The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.