Google Pixel 5 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 597,974); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 109); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 5
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 151g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 12W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 109 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 5 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (91/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (82/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.