Google Pixel 9a vs Honor 500 Pro (China)

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 58
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Overall rating 66/100
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9a Honor 500 Pro (China)
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1321069 3119308
Geekbench Single 1977 3041
Geekbench Multi 4778 9494
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1264x2736
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 23W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 201 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +57.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel 9a by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9a
$499
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (86/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.