Google Pixel 7a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,126,520); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 7a by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (77/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 7a 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.