Google Pixel XL vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $769 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 26/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $769 vs $899
- Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (73/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $899 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Google Pixel XL by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $130. Google Pixel XL was $130 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (73/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.