Google Pixel 9 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 (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 $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,561,427); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 143).
Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $899
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (88/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $799 | $899 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Google Pixel 9 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (82/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. 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.