Between the Magic7 Pro and Pixel 9a, the Magic7 Pro comes out ahead in wireless charging and wired charging, while the Pixel 9a wins on weight and promised os updates. Overall, the Magic7 Pro scores 72.3 and the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic7 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Magic7 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9a if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Magic7 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Honor - Magic7 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 966.67% more. 80 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 334.78% more. 100 W vs 23 W.
- ▲Front camera — 284.62% more. 50 MP vs 13 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 116.13% more. 2680000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 14.71% more. 5850 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 9.00% more. 460 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 7.94% more. 6.8 " vs 6.3 ".
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲Weight — 37.00 g less. 186 vs 223.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 8.8 mmlead | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.8 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MPlead | 13 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5850 mAhlead | 5100 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 Wlead | 23 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 80 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Honor - Magic7 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Magic7 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Magic7 Pro has 14.7% more battery — 5850 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
Which is lighter, Magic7 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Pixel 9a is 37g lighter — 223g vs 186g.
Is Magic7 Pro waterproof?+
Magic7 Pro has an IP69 rating.
Does Pixel 9a support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9a supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Magic7 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Magic7 Pro offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Magic7 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Magic7 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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