Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,585,585); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic8
- Better camera (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1585585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 37W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $1099
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (93/100 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (67/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1585585 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $625 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 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 XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $474. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $474.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (93/100 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (82/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (43/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.