Google Pixel XL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 312,361); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 168g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (96/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (100/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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 | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | — |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Google Pixel XL by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (96/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.