Google Pixel 7a vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,126,520).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 7a by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 36 points (96/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 7a 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.