Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 41/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 533,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 4a better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 143 g | — | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 4a by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 55 points (96/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.