Google Pixel 8a vs Honor 7C

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450; estimated prices are $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 9/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 176,718); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 39 points (48/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Honor 7C
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 176718
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 301
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 831
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor 7C better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor 7C, the Google Pixel 8a scores 39 points higher (48/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 7C (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 7C (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Honor 7C: The Honor 7C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor 7C
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 1433693 176718
Geekbench Single 1722 301
Geekbench Multi 4458 831
Display 6.1" OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 164 g
Price $499 $170
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Honor 7C
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 7C
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Honor 7C
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Honor 7C Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
9/100 -711.3%
176718 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Honor 7C by 711.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Honor 7C
$170

Price difference: $329. Honor 7C is cheaper by $329.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor 7C (25/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 39 points (48/100 vs 9/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor 7C — 9/100.

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

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

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

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

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