Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,401,321); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1401321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1707
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Lighter: 205g vs 257g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 36/100, 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 9 Pro Fold (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1401321 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1707 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4431 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 257 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1174. Honor Magic8 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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.