Google Pixel 8 vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 227g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1443431
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Google Pixel 8 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (91/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Google Pixel 8 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.