Google Pixel 9 vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,561,427).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.