Google Pixel 6a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 6a (2022) 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 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,015,493); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1015493
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4410 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 6a 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 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1015493 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4410 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 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 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
- 4410 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 6a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 6a by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (77/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a 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 6a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 6a 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.