Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,606,238).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1606238
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.