Google Pixel 4 XL vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 4 XL (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 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513).
Google Pixel 4 XL
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3700 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 18/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). 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 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 XL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3040 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 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 | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 4 XL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (85/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.