Google Pixel 8 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4575); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,443,431); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 148).
Google Pixel 8
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 187g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (88/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $699 | $899 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Google Pixel 8 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (88/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.