Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Honor Magic 8 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Honor Magic 8 Pro which has resolution of 2800 x 1280. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Quad | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 88990 | Rs. 114999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 30, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Honor Magic 8 Pro is Rs. 88990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 114999.
Display comparison
Honor Magic 8 Pro has larger screen size of 6.82 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Honor's phone has only 453 PPI display density. Honor Magic 8 Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Honor Magic 8 Pro's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 8 Pro has 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. Honor Magic 8 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 42 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 30, 2025 (Expected) | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% | |
| Glass Type | Giant Rhino Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 50 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, HDR, Panorama | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |