Google Pixel 8 vs Honor 7C

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450; estimated prices are $699 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 9/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 176,718); the Google Pixel 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Honor 7C
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 176718
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 301
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 831
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor 7C better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor 7C, the Google Pixel 8 scores 41 points higher (50/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor 7C (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 7C: The Honor 7C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Honor 7C
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 1443431 176718
Geekbench Single 1722 301
Geekbench Multi 4458 831
Display 6.2" OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm
Weight 187 g 164 g
Price $699 $170
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Honor 7C
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 7C
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Honor 7C
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor 7C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Honor 7C Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
9/100 -716.8%
176718 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Honor 7C by 716.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Honor 7C
$170

Price difference: $529. Honor 7C is cheaper by $529.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor 7C (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (31/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (95/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 7C?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor 7C?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor 7C — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 7C?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor 7C?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor 7C?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 7C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.