Google Pixel 4 XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 14/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 824,513); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Google Pixel 4 XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 14/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 70 points higher (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (89/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (67/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3040 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (89/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (84/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (67/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (100/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL by 70 points (84/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.