Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Honor Magic V6
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 38/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 236g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 183g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 45 points higher (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Honor Magic V6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (69/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1599 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1150. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $1150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (69/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 45 points (83/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.