Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic7

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 66/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,069).

The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 58
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $550

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 5650 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)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 12 points higher (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 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 Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9a Honor Magic7
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 AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2800x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 23W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 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 15
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 199 g
Launch price $499 $550
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100 +57.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 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 Magic7
$550

Launch price difference: $51. Google Pixel 9a was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 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 Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic7?

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic7?

The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic7?

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.