Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic V6
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 236g).
Google Pixel 9a
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 186g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1599
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Honor Magic V6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1599 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Google Pixel 9a by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Google Pixel 9a was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 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 Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic V6?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.