Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (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 — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,499,601); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1499601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1499601 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (89/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.