Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 143g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 4a — 22/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $625 |
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 4a by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $276. Google Pixel 4a was $276 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.