Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic 7 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 8a vs Honor Magic 7 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4492mAh vs 5850mAh…
Pixel 8a
$499
5categories won
Honor
Magic 7 Pro
$1,099
14categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 8a, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 7 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 7 Pro. Choose the Magic 7 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 8a if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 7 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,850 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Magic 7 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) and 16GB RAM.
Magic 7 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 8a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 8a vs Magic 7 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1280 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 5000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,050,000 | 3,080,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4310 | 9840Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps (10-bit Log & HDR10+) / 1080p at 240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,850 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 gWinner | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, matte composite plastic back | Aviation-grade aluminum alloy frame, Honor Giant Rhinoceros / Rhino Glass front and back, titanium aesthetic trim |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 8 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Magic 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499Winner | $1,099 |
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a brings flagship Tensor G3 silicon, a 120Hz 2000-nit Actua OLED display, AI photo editing suite, and 7 years of full OS updates to the sub-$500 category.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G3
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,492mAh
Honor Magic 7 Pro
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is an absolute technological tour-de-force, combining Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon with an industry-leading 200MP 1/1.4-inch periscope telephoto lens, a massive 5850 mAh silicon-carbon Qinghai Lake battery, 5000-nit eye-comfort display, and dual IP68/IP69 protection.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,850mAh