Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (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 — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5060); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,672,795); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Better camera (88/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1672795
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Lighter: 155g vs 221g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1672795 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.