Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 56/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (57/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7 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 Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Google Pixel 8a by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Google Pixel 8a was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (57/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.