Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,606,238).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1606238
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (94/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.