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 — 84/100 vs 9/100 (a 75-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).
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 9/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 75 points higher (84/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). 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 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9553 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (84/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (67/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
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 9/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
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 (84/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.