Google Pixel XL vs Honor Magic7
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $769 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 26/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Magic7
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- 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: 5650 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $769
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 52 points higher (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (81/100 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 Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $550 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Google Pixel XL by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Honor Magic7 was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (92/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (81/100 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 Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 52 points (78/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Magic7?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.