Google Pixel 4a vs Honor Magic9
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a
Honor Magic9
What makes Google Pixel 4a better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 209g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel 4a by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.