Google Pixel 6a vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,015,493).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1015493
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1477
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3595
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4410 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (94/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 6a | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1015493 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1477 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3595 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4410 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
- 4410 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 6a and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 6a by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (94/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.