Google Pixel 7a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $180 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,194,673); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $625
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 88/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $180 | $625 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 7a by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $445. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $445.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 88/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.