Honor X9a vs Pixel 8

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Honor · 2023

Honor X9a

82/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Google · 2023

Pixel 8

82/ 100

Launch MSRP$699 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor X9a BETTER THAN Pixel 8?

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Honor X9aWinner 🏆

Pixel 8

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor X9a	Pixel 8	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	4,575 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W	27W	40W Max
Main Camera Sensor	63.7 MP	50 MP	63.7 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.2"	6.67"
Chassis Weight	172g	187g	172g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor X9a:

✓15g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+525 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Pixel 8:

✓$9300 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.2" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor X9a	Pixel 8
1. Display & Screen🏆 Pixel 8 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	OLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.2"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (395 ppi)	2400x1080 (428 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor X9a Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Pixel 8 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	63.7 MP	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GN2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	15.9 MP	10.5 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X9a Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm	150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	172 g	187 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor X9a Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	4,575 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W wired fast charging	27W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	18W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor X9a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor X9a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor X9a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.2 vs top rival 82.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+525 mAh more)

When to buy Pixel 8:

Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 0 nits · Lower launch price: $699 (save $Infinity)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X9a vs Pixel 8

Which phone is better: Honor X9a or Pixel 8?

Honor X9a leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.2/100 compared to Pixel 8 (82.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.2 vs top rival 82.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+525 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor X9a and Pixel 8?

Honor X9a is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch display and 4575 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor X9a and Pixel 8?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor X9a scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Pixel 8 scores 88/100.