Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (91/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.