Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,367,231).
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Honor Magic8
- Better display (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1367231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1367231 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1750 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 153 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $625 |
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.