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; launch prices were $499 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic V6
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 66W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Google Pixel 8a was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (78/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 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 V6?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.