Google Pixel 9a vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 66/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,321,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9a by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 30 points (96/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.