Google Pixel 3a XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 3a XL (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 3700); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 3a XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 3a XL better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 167g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a XL 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 (97/100 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.1×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $479 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 3a XL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 3a XL by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (97/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a XL 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 XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.