Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic 7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,018,146 vs 1,433,693); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the stronger camera (148 vs 136); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3018146 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic 7 Pro, the Honor Magic 7 Pro scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Honor Magic 7 Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (57/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3018146 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3057 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9302 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5270 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | 148 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1099 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic 7 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Google Pixel 8a was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (57/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic 7 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.