Google Pixel 9a vs Honor GT Pro

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).

The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9a

Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 54

Honor GT Pro

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 70
Portability 46
Value for money 88

What makes Google Pixel 9a better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 212g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Honor GT Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 23W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $499

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 54/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; 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 GT Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Honor GT Pro: The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9a Honor GT Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1321069 3280245
Geekbench Single 1977 3013
Geekbench Multi 4778 9287
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1224x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 23W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 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 15
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 212 g
Launch price $499 $485

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9a

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera

Honor GT Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9a

  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Honor GT Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery

Honor GT Pro

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Honor GT Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +59.7%
3280245 AnTuTu

Honor GT Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9a

$499

Honor GT Pro

$485

Launch price difference: $14. Honor GT Pro was $14 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (70/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor GT Pro?

The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor GT Pro?

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor GT Pro?

The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor GT Pro?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor GT Pro?

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.