Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Google Pixel 9a
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (58/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Google Pixel 9a by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Google Pixel 9a was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (58/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.