Google Pixel 6 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 6 (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4614); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 990,213); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 6 better?
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 990213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4614 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 21W
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 6 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (100/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 990213 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 21W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6
- 4614 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 21W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 6 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 6 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (87/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (100/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 6 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 6 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.