Google Pixel 4 vs Honor Magic8

The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 4

Performance 54
Display 71
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money —

Honor Magic8

Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 90

What makes Google Pixel 4 better?

  • Lighter: 162g vs 205g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Honor Magic8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 4 Honor Magic8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 4037547
Geekbench Single 968 3639
Geekbench Multi 2731 11047
Display 5.7" P-OLED 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 1080x2280 2760x1256
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging — 80W
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 162 g 205 g
Launch price — $625

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 4

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera

Honor Magic8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 4

  • 5.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display

Honor Magic8

  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 4

  • 2800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Honor Magic8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
41/100
824513 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +79.6%
4037547 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 4 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 4

Price unknown

Honor Magic8

$625

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (87/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Honor Magic8?

The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.