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).
Google Pixel 9a
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Overall rating 66/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel 9a by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.