Google Pixel 8a vs HONOR X8d
40.2Performance28.9
51.5Display60.4
46.5Camera47.4
47.5Battery71.3
94.7Features60
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — HONOR X8d
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.5 for HONOR X8d. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 160% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 11% higher Pixel density: 430 ppi vs 388 ppi
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the HONOR X8d
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 56% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.77 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+11% | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 89.2 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 900,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 7,000 mAh+56% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (MagicOS 10) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | HONOR X8d |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |