Google Pixel 9a vs Honor WIN RT2

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 238g).

The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9a

Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 54

Honor WIN RT2

Performance 98
Display 97
Camera 58
Battery 78
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9a better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 238g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 23W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (58/100 vs 31/100).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Honor WIN RT2: The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9a Honor WIN RT2
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1321069 4040013
Geekbench Single 1977 3639
Geekbench Multi 4778 11047
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1440x3104
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 12070 mAh
Charging 23W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69/IP69K
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 238 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9a

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera

Honor WIN RT2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9a

  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Honor WIN RT2

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3104
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
97
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9a

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery

Honor WIN RT2

  • 12070 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Honor WIN RT2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +67.3%
4040013 AnTuTu

Honor WIN RT2 leads Google Pixel 9a by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9a

$499

Honor WIN RT2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (97/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (58/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Honor WIN RT2?

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.