Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,401,321); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1707
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4431
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4650 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 155g vs 257g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). 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 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1401321 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1707 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4431 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 257 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 9 Pro Fold over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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.