Google Pixel 4a vs Honor 500 Pro (China)

The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a
Performance 42
Display 59
Camera 42
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money 22
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 4a better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 201g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3140 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (81/100 vs 60/100).

Google Pixel 4a: The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4a Honor 500 Pro (China)
Processor Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 533630 3119308
Geekbench Single 697 3041
Geekbench Multi 1809 9494
Display 5.8" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1264x2736
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3140 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 100
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 143 g 201 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
42
camera
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a
  • 5.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a Snapdragon 730G
41/100
533630 AnTuTu
Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +82.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel 4a by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 4a
$349
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (81/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.