Google Pixel 3a XL vs Honor Magic9 Super

The Google Pixel 3a XL (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 27/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a XL is noticeably lighter (167g vs 227g).

The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 3a XL

Performance 26
Display 56
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 76
Value for money 0

Honor Magic9 Super

Performance 99
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 91
Portability 41
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 3a XL better?

  • Lighter: 167g vs 227g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 322015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 381
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1239
  • Bigger battery: 11000 vs 3700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 3a XL vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 60 points higher (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).

Honor Magic9 Super: The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 3a XL Honor Magic9 Super
Processor Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 322015 4290399
Geekbench Single 381 3639
Geekbench Multi 1239 11047
Display 6.0" OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1280x2788
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3700 mAh 11000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 Pie Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 160.1×76.1×8.2 mm 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm
Weight 167 g 227 g
Launch price $479 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Honor Magic9 Super

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Honor Magic9 Super

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2788
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery

Honor Magic9 Super

  • 11000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 3a XL and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 3a XL Snapdragon 670
27/100
322015 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Super Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +92.5%
4290399 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 Super leads Google Pixel 3a XL by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 3a XL

$479

Honor Magic9 Super

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (91/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Super?

The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Honor Magic9 Super?

The Google Pixel 3a XL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Super?

The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Honor Magic9 Super?

The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a XL over the Honor Magic9 Super?

The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.