Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,321,069); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Google Pixel 9a
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 66/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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 | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel 9a by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.