Google Pixel 7a vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Google Pixel 7a by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.