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 — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-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 1,585,585); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better camera (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1585585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (89/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1585585 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 9553 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 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 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
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
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 64.2% 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 XL (89/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
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 53/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 26/100).
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 mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.