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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 4a better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 16/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Google Pixel 4a was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.