Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic7
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 41/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic7
- Lighter: 143g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $550
- Better portability (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 37 points higher (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 4a — 22/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (81/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $550 |
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel 4a by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Google Pixel 4a was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (84/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 37 points (78/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.