Google Pixel 8 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4575); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,443,431); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 187g).
Google Pixel 8
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 8 by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (89/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (67/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.