Google Pixel 8a vs Honor X7

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 421,228); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 61).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Honor X7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 12
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1410
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor X7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Honor X7, the Google Pixel 8a scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor X7 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Honor X7: The Honor X7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor X7
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 1433693 421228
Geekbench Single 1722 412
Geekbench Multi 4458 1410
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 61
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 198 g
Price $499 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Honor X7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X7
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Honor X7
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Honor X7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Honor X7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
22/100 -240.4%
421228 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Honor X7 by 240.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Honor X7
$200

Price difference: $299. Honor X7 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Honor X7 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (70/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor X7?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Honor X7?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor X7 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor X7?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Honor X7?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Honor X7?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.