Google Pixel 7a vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Google Pixel 7a delivers exceptional value at $499 with its reliable Tensor G2 processor, excellent 90Hz OLED display (1400 nits), and proven computational photography that captures stunning 64MP images with OIS. Battery life reaches a full day on 4385mAh capacity with 18W charging. Honor Magic 5 Pro justifies its $899 premium through superior hardware: larger 6.81-inch 120Hz display (1800 nits), faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, versatile triple camera system including 50MP telephoto with 3.5x zoom, and significantly faster 66W charging plus 50W wireless charging. Build quality favors Honor with IP68 water resistance versus Pixel's IP67. For budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance and exceptional software, Pixel 7a remains the stronger choice. Those wanting flagship features, premium build quality, and advanced camera versatility should choose Honor Magic 5 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7a if…
- →Flagship Tensor G2 chip at mid-range price
- →64 MP main camera greatly improved over Pixel 6a
- →Five years of OS and security updates
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 7a
Pros
- Flagship Tensor G2 chip at mid-range price
- 64 MP main camera greatly improved over Pixel 6a
- Five years of OS and security updates
- Wireless charging added vs previous generation
- Compact and easy to use one-handed
Cons
- Only one storage option (128 GB)
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Plastic back feels less premium than glass
- No telephoto camera
- 90Hz capped (not adaptive)
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 7a | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152.4 x 72.9 x 9.0 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4385 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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