Google Pixel 3a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, 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 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 322,015); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Google Pixel 3a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Lighter: 147g vs 155g
- Overall rating 27/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 81/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Google Pixel 3a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 3a
- 5.6" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 3a
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 3a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 3a by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.