Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,606,238).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1606238
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro — 54/100, 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 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.