Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 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 noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 38/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (77/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.