Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic7
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 65/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,433,693).
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic7
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $550
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 13 points higher (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $499 | $550 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel 8a by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.