Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic9
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,672,795).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic9
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1672795
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Lighter: 209g vs 221g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1672795 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 88/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.