Google Pixel XL vs Honor Win RT
The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $769 and $384. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 76/100 vs 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,475,149 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel XL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Google Pixel XL
Honor Win RT
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3475149 vs 312361
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 390
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 792
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $769
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel XL — 0/100, Honor Win RT — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel XL | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 312361 | 3475149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 390 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 792 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 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 | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $769 | $384 |
Google Pixel XL
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel XL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2560
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Google Pixel XL
- 3450 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel XL and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Google Pixel XL by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $385. Honor Win RT was $385 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (93/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (45/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel XL significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel XL and the Honor Win RT?
The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Win RT — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel XL or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (93/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel XL over the Honor Win RT?
The Google Pixel XL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.