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).
Google Pixel XL
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 168g vs 201g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel XL by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.