Google Pixel 9 vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1090
- Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (55/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Google Pixel 9 by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Google Pixel 9 was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (55/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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 RSR Porsche Design?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.