Google Pixel 5 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 597,974); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 155g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 12W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 5 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (77/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.