Google Pixel Fold vs Honor Magic9
The Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4821); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,186,373); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 283g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel Fold
Honor Magic9
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1186373
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4821 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 283g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel Fold vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel Fold | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1186373 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1840x2208 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4821 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 139.7×158.7×5.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 283 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- 7.6" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1840x2208
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel Fold
- 4821 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel Fold and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Google Pixel Fold by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel Fold has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel Fold over the Honor Magic9?
The Google Pixel Fold is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.