Google Pixel 9 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 9 (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 — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,561,427); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 198g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 9 by 64.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.