Google Pixel 5 vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 5
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 151g vs 205g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4080 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 12W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4080 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 12W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Google Pixel 5
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 5
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5
- 4080 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 12W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 5 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 5 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.