Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 8a by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Google Pixel 8a was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.