Google
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 9a vs HONOR Magic8 Pro
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 219 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Magic8 Pro if…
- you want a larger battery: 6,270 vs 5,100 mAh Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 13 MP Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.71″ screen Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
HONOR
Magic8 Pro
6.71″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
512 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK BKQ-N49Full product profile
BlackListed configurations: Pixel 9a 256 GB, Magic8 Pro 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Magic8 Pro
0.41″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- Magic8 Pro
- 6.71″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Pixel 9a
- No telephoto
- Magic8 Pro
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
- Magic8 Pro
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
Magic8 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 9a5100 mAh
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Magic8 ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 200 MP, 3.7x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 50 MP + 3D depth; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Telephoto f/2.6 with a 1/1.4-inch sensor; main 1/1.3-inch with 4-in-1 2.4 μm pixel output; ultra-wide f/2.0, 122°, 2.5 cm macro; front f/2.0. Up to 200x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
Magic8 Pro6.71-inch OLED; 2808 × 1256; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits HDR peak
Sources
Pixel 9a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
FHD+; global peak brightness 1800 nits; 1.07 billion colours; HONOR NanoCrystal Shield glass.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel 9a8 GB
Magic8 Pro12 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Magic8 ProAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Minimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
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Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh; 100 W wired, 80 W wireless
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Typical capacity (rated 6090 mAh); next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/5A, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A and 10V/2A. The wireless charger is a separate purchase.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
Magic8 Pro1256 × 2808
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Magic8 Pro50 MP (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPixel 9aIP68
Magic8 ProIP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Sources
Magic8 Pro
HONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsHONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
Magic8 ProOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Magic8 Pro6000 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 9a2
Magic8 Pro3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Magic8 Pro6.71 in
Sources
Pixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Magic8 Pro
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Magic8 Pro80 W
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
Magic8 Pro219 g
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Magic8 Pro161.15 × 75 × 8.4 mm (height × width × thickness) in Black
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (3)
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
Magic8 Pro161.15 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
Magic8 Pro8.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Pixel 9a73.3 mm
Magic8 Pro75 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 GB
Magic8 Pro512 GB
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Magic8 Pro12 GB RAM; 512 GB storage
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Selected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Magic8 ProUK model BKQ-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.
Sources
Pixel 9a
UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Magic8 Pro
In dual-SIM use either slot can be set as primary or secondary; live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (82)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro100 W
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationMagic8 Pro
Compatible charger and cable required.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published update term
Pixel 9a7 years
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch operating system
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProWLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Authentication
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro1600 cycles
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro63 h
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 9a0×
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProMagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer pixel density
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Pixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh (typical value), 6090 mAh (rated value)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProLithium polymer battery (next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wired Charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro100W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A, 10V/2A.
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wireless Charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Others
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProInfrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (maximum output current 1A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1; Earjack: USB Type-C
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning/Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProWLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro8.4 mm
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro161.15 mm
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProApprox. 219 g (including the battery)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro75.0 mm
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProHDR peak brightness: 6000 nits; global peak brightness: 1800 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Colour
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro1.07 billion colors
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Gestures
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProFHD+ 1256 × 2808
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Screen Glass Material
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR NanoCrystal Shield
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Size
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro6.71 inches
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProOLED
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Capture Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProPortrait, Filter, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control, Watermark, Night
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro3D face unlock
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Front Camera
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro50 MP front camera (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro8192 × 6144 pixels
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro3840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport for 4K (3840 × 2160) video recording
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the Box — In the Box
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProPhone (Built-in battery) x 1; Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Warranty Card x 1; TP protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Audio
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Promp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR Sound
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Stereo
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR Surround Subwoofer
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Video
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro3gp/mp4
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Memory — Memory
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro12GB+512GB
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Model
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProOcta-core
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — GPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProAdreno 840
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProAI Enhanced Portrait, Stage Mode, HD Super Burst, Smart Focus, Multi-video, AI photography, High RES, Time-lapse, Super Wide Angle, Night, Super Macro, Portrait, Pro, Slow-MO, Panorama, Filter, Watermark, Capture smiles, Video, Timer, Scan Document, Light Painting, HDR, AI Super Zoom, Magic Color, Magic Pose, AI Enhanced Night
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro3.7x Optical Zoom, 200x Digital Zoom
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro16320 × 12288 pixels
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro200 MP Ultra Night telephoto camera (f/2.6, 1/1.4-inch, 3.7x optical zoom, OIS); 50 MP Ultra Night main camera (f/1.6, 1/1.3-inch, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large-pixel output); 50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0, 122° wide angle, 2.5 cm HD macro)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProRear single LED flash
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProEIS+OIS
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 Pro3840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport for 4K 120fps (3840 × 2160) video recording
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProCard Emulation and Reader/Writer modes only (no Peer-to-Peer); NFC sensing area: top of the phone
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — Sensors
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProGravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
System — Operating System
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProMagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported (IP68, IP69 and IP69K)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
HONOR's UK specification lists 4K 120fps (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs114 specificationsPixel 9aMagic8 Pro
Pixel 9aMagic8 ProWeightDiffers
Sources
186g
219g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
WidthDiffers
Sources
73.3mm
75mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.9mm
8.4mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
161.15 × 75 × 8.4 mm (height × width × thickness) in Black
HeightDiffers
Sources
154.7 mm
161.15 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
Black
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
161.15 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
75.0 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8.4 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Approx. 219 g (including the battery)
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.71″
Screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
6000 nits
Claimed HDR peak brightness · HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
Pixel density
422.2 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
6.71-inch OLED; 2808 × 1256; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits HDR peakFHD+; global peak brightness 1800 nits; 1.07 billion colours; HONOR NanoCrystal Shield glass.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
1080 × 2424
1256 × 2808
Display — Size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.71 inches
Display — Colour
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion colors
Display — Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
OLED
Display — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
FHD+ 1256 × 2808
Display — Gestures
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Display — Brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
HDR peak brightness: 6000 nits; global peak brightness: 1800 nits
Display — Screen Glass Material
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR NanoCrystal Shield
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 200 MP, 3.7x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 50 MP + 3D depth; Video: up to 4K 120 fpsTelephoto f/2.6 with a 1/1.4-inch sensor; main 1/1.3-inch with 4-in-1 2.4 μm pixel output; ultra-wide f/2.0, 122°, 2.5 cm macro; front f/2.0. Up to 200x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
50 MP (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
Sources
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
YesOIS listed on the 200MP telephoto and 50MP main cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
200 MP Ultra Night telephoto camera (f/2.6, 1/1.4-inch, 3.7x optical zoom, OIS); 50 MP Ultra Night main camera (f/1.6, 1/1.3-inch, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large-pixel output); 50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0, 122° wide angle, 2.5 cm HD macro)
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Support for 4K 120fps (3840 × 2160) video recording
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3.7x Optical Zoom, 200x Digital Zoom
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16320 × 12288 pixels
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Rear single LED flash
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
AI Enhanced Portrait, Stage Mode, HD Super Burst, Smart Focus, Multi-video, AI photography, High RES, Time-lapse, Super Wide Angle, Night, Super Macro, Portrait, Pro, Slow-MO, Panorama, Filter, Watermark, Capture smiles, Video, Timer, Scan Document, Light Painting, HDR, AI Super Zoom, Magic Color, Magic Pose, AI Enhanced Night
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS+OIS
Front Camera — Front Camera
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP front camera (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8192 × 6144 pixels
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Support for 4K (3840 × 2160) video recording
Front Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Portrait, Filter, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control, Watermark, Night
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3D face unlock
Wireless charging
Sources
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Yes80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
6270 mAh; 100 W wired, 80 W wirelessTypical capacity (rated 6090 mAh); next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/5A, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A and 10V/2A. The wireless charger is a separate purchase.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
Sources
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
6270 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Maximum published wired charging power
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
100 WCompatible charger and cable required.
Wireless charging powerDiffers
Sources
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
80 W
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6270 mAh (typical value), 6090 mAh (rated value)
Battery — Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Lithium polymer battery (next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon)
Battery — Wired Charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
100W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A, 10V/2A.
Battery — Wireless Charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Published support term
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Software update policyDiffers
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updatesMinimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
Launch operating system
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Launched with Android 15
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
12 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
UK model BKQ-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.In dual-SIM use either slot can be set as primary or secondary; live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
512 GB
Physical RAMDiffers
Sources
8 GB
12 GB
Display panelDiffers
Sources
pOLED
OLED
eSIM only
Sources
No
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP68
IP68 / IP69 / IP69KHONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
Ports and buttons
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Not verified
Authentication
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Not verified
Cover glass
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Processor — CPU Model
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Octa-core
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz
Processor — GPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Adreno 840
System — Operating System
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Memory — Memory
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
12GB+512GB
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported (IP68, IP69 and IP69K)
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Connectivity and Location — Others
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Infrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (maximum output current 1A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1; Earjack: USB Type-C
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Support GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning/Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sensors — Sensors
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sensors — NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Sensors — NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Card Emulation and Reader/Writer modes only (no Peer-to-Peer); NFC sensing area: top of the phone
Media and Audio — Video
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3gp/mp4
Media and Audio — Audio
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Sound
Media and Audio — Stereo
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Surround Subwoofer
In the Box — In the Box
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Phone (Built-in battery) x 1; Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Warranty Card x 1; TP protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
63 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
82440110001010002807
Show unverified (12)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K 120fps (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer pixel density
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer shop GTIN
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
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256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
- Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
HONOR Magic8 Pro
512 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight219 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONORWidth75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Thickness8.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Display size6.71 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONORPeak brightness6,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONORClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONORIP ratingIP68 / IP69 / IP69KManufacturer claim · high confidence
HONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONORHONORRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
HONORNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49HONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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