Google Pixel 8a vs Honor X9b
40.2Performance28
51.5Display49.4
46.5Camera35.6
47.5Battery65.7
94.7Features49.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — Honor X9b
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+12). Honor X9b 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 28
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Honor X9b
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- 267% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 18 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 29% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2700x1224 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 437 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+64%Top 56% | 550,000Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+78%Top 46% | 950Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+56%Top 45% | 2,750Top 71% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,800 mAh+29% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 66 W+267% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Honor X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |