Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 597,974); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 168g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (77/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.