Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5060); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,585,585); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 160); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better display (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1585585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (88/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1585585 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | 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 | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $899 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Honor Magic8 Pro is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (95/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (82/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (88/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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.