Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Google Pixel 5a 5G — 8/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $625 |
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Google Pixel 5a 5G was $176 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G 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.