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; estimated prices are $999 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-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 1,499,601).
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1499601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Cheaper: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (67/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1499601 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $625 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $374.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (93/100 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.