Google Pixel 4 XL vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro significantly outperforms Google Pixel 4 XL across nearly every dimension despite matching price points. Magic 5 Pro features a newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor versus Pixel 4 XL's aging Snapdragon 855, delivering substantially better performance and gaming capability. Display technology favors Magic 5 Pro with 120Hz LTPO OLED, 1800 nits peak brightness, and larger 6.81-inch screen compared to Pixel 4 XL's 90Hz P-OLED at 600 nits. Camera hardware is more versatile on Magic 5 Pro: triple 50MP sensors with superior telephoto (3.5x OIS) versus Pixel 4 XL's dual setup. Battery capacity jumps from 3700mAh to 5100mAh with 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Connectivity includes 5G on Magic 5 Pro. Pixel 4 XL's computational photography remains excellent but cannot compensate for outdated hardware. Magic 5 Pro delivers better value and future-proofing at identical pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 4 XL if…
- →Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- →90Hz smooth display
- →Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 4 XL
Pros
- Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- 90Hz smooth display
- Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
- Excellent telephoto camera for portraits
- Face unlock with 3D face recognition
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel for Soli radar
- No fingerprint scanner at all
- Motion Sense was gimmicky and limited
- Battery life was mediocre
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 4 XL | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3700 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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