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; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,561,427); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 143).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 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). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Google Pixel 9 by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 18 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 — 87/100.
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 (94/100 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.