Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic V6
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 236g).
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic V6
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1599
- Better camera (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (65/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $499 | $1599 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel 8a by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1100. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $1100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (95/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (69/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (65/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.