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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic Vs3

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic Vs3 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

5.9/10

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Honor Magic Vs3

5.9/10

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Best for

  • PhotographyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Battery lifeEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsHonor Magic Vs3
  • Watching videosGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Light and compactHonor Magic Vs3

Head to head

  • Performance
    7.8
    7.7
  • Gaming
    6.7
    6.7
  • Battery life
    2.1
    2.5

    Honor Magic Vs3 should outlast Google Pixel 9 Pro XL despite the smaller battery (5,000 vs 5,060 mAh): it draws less power.

  • Display
    6.9
    6.5

    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ahead on display: sharpness 482 ppi against 402 ppi.

  • Camera
    7.8
    6.5

    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the better camera: 50 MP with optical stabilisation against 50 MP.

  • Durability
    6.0
    –
  • Longevity
    8.3
    8.4
  • Storage
    3.3
    5.6

    Honor Magic Vs3 has more storage: 256 GB against 128 GB.

  • Connectivity
    5.5
    5.5
  • Size and weight
    1.4
    3.6

    Honor Magic Vs3 is lighter: 229 g against 221 g.

  • Extras
    5.6
    5.5
All specifications
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic Vs3
General
Condition
Available. Released 2024, August 22
Available. Released 2024, July 19
Model
GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
FLC-AN00
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1
Release Year
2024
2024
Performance
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 740
Processor
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Display
Brightness
3000 nits
–
Display Type
LTPO OLED
Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels
2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
King Kong Rhinoceros
Screen Size
6.8 in
7.92 in
Camera
Front Camera
42 MP
16 MP
Number of Cameras
1
1
Optical Image Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Triple 50 MP
Triple 50 MP
Video Resolution
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Port
–
66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired
Charging Wattage
37 W
66 W
Wireless Charging
No
No
Memory
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
Expandable Storage
No
No
Storage Capacity
128 GB
256 GB
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Infrared Port
–
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
–
Dimensions
6.8 inches, 109.7 cm 2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
7.92 inches, 201.6 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
IP Rating
IP68
–
Thickness
8.5 mm
4.65 mm
Weight
221 g
229 g
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic Vs3 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins on display and camera; Honor Magic Vs3 wins on battery life, storage, plus size and weight.

Which has the better battery life, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Honor Magic Vs3 should outlast Google Pixel 9 Pro XL despite the smaller battery (5,000 vs 5,060 mAh): it draws less power.

Which has the better screen, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ahead on display: sharpness 482 ppi against 402 ppi.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the better camera: 50 MP with optical stabilisation against 50 MP.

Which has more room, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Honor Magic Vs3 has more storage: 256 GB against 128 GB.

Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Honor Magic Vs3 is lighter: 229 g against 221 g.

Which is better for photography, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores higher for photography.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Honor Magic Vs3 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is better for watching videos, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores higher for watching videos.

Which is better for light and compact, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Honor Magic Vs3 scores higher for light and compact.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or Honor Magic Vs3?

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the newer of the two, released August 2024.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.