Google Pixel 3a XL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 3a XL (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 27/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 322,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 3a XL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 3a XL better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a XL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a XL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.1×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | $479 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 3a XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 3a XL and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 3a XL by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 69 points (96/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a XL over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.