Google Pixel Fold vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4821); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,186,373); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 283g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel Fold
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1186373
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4821 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 283g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel Fold vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel Fold | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1186373 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 10402 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1840x2208 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4821 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 139.7×158.7×5.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 283 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- 7.6" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1840x2208
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel Fold
- 4821 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel Fold and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel Fold by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel Fold has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel Fold over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel Fold 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.