Google Pixel 4 vs Honor Magic9

The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 209g).

The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 4

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

Honor Magic9

Performance 99
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 86
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 4 better?

  • Lighter: 162g vs 209g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Honor Magic9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (79/100 vs 48/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 4 Honor Magic9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 4288382
Geekbench Single 968 3639
Geekbench Multi 2731 11047
Display 5.7" P-OLED 6.4" OLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1236x2664
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 2 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 55 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm
Weight 162 g 209 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 4

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

Honor Magic9

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 55MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 4

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

Honor Magic9

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 4

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

Honor Magic9

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
41/100
824513 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +80.8%
4288382 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel 4 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (99/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (86/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (79/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Honor Magic9?

The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Honor Magic9?

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