Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,433,693); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 8a by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (89/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (67/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.