Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 533,630); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Lighter: 143g vs 155g
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 81/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 4a by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.