Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Google Pixel 4a better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1090
- Better portability (81/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 4a — 16/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (81/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Google Pixel 4a by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $741. Google Pixel 4a was $741 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (81/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.