Google Pixel 6a vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 921,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 122); the Google Pixel 6a is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 6a
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better display (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 921396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4410 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 921396 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4410 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Google Pixel 6a
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 6a
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 6a
- 4410 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 6a and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 6a by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 6a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (82/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.