Google Pixel 3a XL vs Honor Magic7
The Google Pixel 3a XL (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $479 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 3700); 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 XL is noticeably lighter (167g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 3a XL
Honor Magic7
- Lighter: 167g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $479 vs $550
- Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3700 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 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a XL 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 15/100). Value score: Google Pixel 3a XL — 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 XL (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (76/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a XL | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 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 | 160.1×76.1×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $479 | $550 |
Google Pixel 3a XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 3a XL and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel 3a XL by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $71. Google Pixel 3a XL was $71 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (92/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (76/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a XL over the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 3a XL 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.