Google Pixel 8 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Google Pixel 8 offers exceptional value at $699, featuring Google's custom Tensor G3 chip optimized for computational photography, a brilliant 2000-nit Actua OLED display, and superior software integration with Android 14. Its 50MP main camera with f/1.68 aperture and proven Google computational photography delivers excellent results despite lacking telephoto. Honor Magic 5 Pro ($899) counters with a larger 6.81-inch display, more aggressive 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a versatile triple camera setup including a dedicated 50MP 3.5x telephoto. Performance wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 edges out Tensor G3 in raw benchmarks, though Pixel 8 excels in real-world optimization. Magic 5 Pro's 5100mAh battery outlasts Pixel 8's 4575mAh capacity. For most users prioritizing software experience, camera quality, and value, Pixel 8 is the stronger choice. However, those needing telephoto zoom, larger screen, and faster charging may prefer Magic 5 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 if…
- →Compact and comfortable design
- →Seven years of updates
- →Excellent main camera
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 8
Pros
- Compact and comfortable design
- Seven years of updates
- Excellent main camera
- Bright Actua OLED display
- On-device AI features
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- Tensor G3 thermals can be inconsistent
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow charging vs rivals
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 8 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-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 | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 18W (Pixel Stand) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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