Google Pixel XL vs Honor 500 Pro (China)

The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel XL
Performance 22
Display 66
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 73
Value for money 0
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel XL better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 201g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 312361
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 390
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 792
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3450 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

Google Pixel XL: The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel XL Honor 500 Pro (China)
Processor Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 312361 3119308
Geekbench Single 390 3041
Geekbench Multi 792 9494
Display 5.5" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x2560 1264x2736
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3450 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 168 g 201 g
Launch price $769
Camera comparison
Google Pixel XL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel XL
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x2560
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel XL
  • 3450 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel XL Snapdragon 821
26/100
312361 AnTuTu
Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +90.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel XL by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel XL
$769
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.