Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Play10

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; estimated prices are $499 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 622,608); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Honor Play10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Honor Play10
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 52
Value for money 60
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2183
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor Play10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $199 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor Play10, the Google Pixel 8a scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play10 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Honor Play10: The Honor Play10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor Play10
Processor Google Tensor G3 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1433693 622608
Geekbench Single 1722 938
Geekbench Multi 4458 2183
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / MagicOS 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 207 g
Price $499 $199
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Honor Play10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Honor Play10
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Honor Play10
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor Play10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Honor Play10 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
48/100 -130.3%
622608 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Honor Play10 by 130.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Honor Play10
$199

Price difference: $300. Honor Play10 is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (70/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (82/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (70/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (60/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play10 and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Play10?

The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Honor Play10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor Play10?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Play10 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Play10?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor Play10?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor Play10?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play10 is a better fit for everyday use.