Google Pixel XL vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $769 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $769
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $625 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel XL by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $144. Honor Magic8 was $144 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (98/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.