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 — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (77/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 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 (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.