Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 40/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (94/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 4a 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (94/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 56 points (96/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.