Google Pixel 9 vs Honor 8A
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $799 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 198g).
Google Pixel 9
Honor 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor 8A, the Google Pixel 9 scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $799 | $140 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Honor 8A by 684.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $659. Honor 8A is cheaper by $659.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (33/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 8A?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Honor 8A?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor 8A — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 8A?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 8A?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor 8A?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.