Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Google Pixel 9a
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $499 | $625 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel 9a by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $126. Google Pixel 9a is cheaper by $126.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (93/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (84/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (82/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.