Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Honor Magic7
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 38/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Honor Magic7
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $550
- Overall rating 38/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 40 points higher (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $550 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $101. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $101 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (56/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (81/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 40 points (78/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.