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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Honor X9a

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Honor X9a

Honor

Honor X9a

$299

37.6Inno Score
43.7Performance23.6
60.6Display44.1
64.4Camera32.3
54.3Battery51.6
94.7Features49.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro6 spec wins — Honor X9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+32). Honor X9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 24
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
  • 860% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 5 MP

Reasons to pick the Honor X9a

  • 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
  • 33% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 30 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 18% lower weight: 175 g vs 213 g
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $299 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29922400x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+24%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+200%800 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 10950,000+131%Top 51%411,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+93%Top 42%906Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+119%Top 43%2,013Top 80%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+860%5 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera11 MP16 MP+52%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
Capacity5,050 mAh5,100 mAh+1%
Wired charging30 W40 W+33%
Wireless charging23 W—
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
Weight213 g175 g+18%
Thickness8.8 mm7.9 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MagicOS 7)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Honor X9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProHonor X9a
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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