Google Pixel 10 Pro XL VS Honor Magic 8 Pro

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro both offer waterproof designs, with the former rated at IP68 and the latter at IP69. While both are resistant to water, the IP69 rating of the Magic 8 Pro indicates a slightly higher level of protection against both water and dust ingress compared to the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

In terms of size, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is slightly larger and heavier, weighing 232 g with a height of 162.8 mm and a width of 76.6 mm. The Honor Magic 8 Pro, on the other hand, weighs 219 g and has slightly smaller dimensions, with a height of 161.2 mm and a width of 75 mm. This makes the Magic 8 Pro a bit more compact and lighter overall.

As for thickness, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is 8.5 mm thick, while the Honor Magic 8 Pro is slightly thinner at 8.3 mm. Both devices are not foldable and do not have a rugged build. The volume of the Pixel 10 Pro XL is 105.99908 cm³, while the Magic 8 Pro's volume is a bit smaller at 100.347 cm³, further reflecting its slightly more compact design.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro both feature OLED/AMOLED displays with similar key features, such as support for HDR10 and HDR10+, and the inclusion of branded damage-resistant glass. Both also support Always-On Display and have touchscreens. The main differences lie in the screen size, pixel density, resolution, brightness, and refresh rate.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a larger 6.8-inch screen, offering a higher pixel density of 486 ppi and a resolution of 1344 x 2992 px. In contrast, the Honor Magic 8 Pro's display is slightly smaller at 6.71 inches, with a pixel density of 458 ppi and a resolution of 1256 x 2808 px. The Pixel 10 Pro XL’s higher pixel density translates to a sharper display, though the difference may be subtle in day-to-day use.

Regarding brightness, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL boasts a maximum typical brightness of 2200 nits, which is noticeably higher than the Honor Magic 8 Pro’s 1800 nits. Both phones have a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming experiences. While both displays are excellent, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s display has a higher resolution and brightness, giving it a slight edge in these areas.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro both feature impressive performance specifications, with notable differences in RAM, chipset, and GPU. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is equipped with 16GB of RAM, while the Magic 8 Pro offers 12GB of RAM. Both devices come with 1024GB of internal storage, ensuring plenty of space for apps and media.

In terms of processing power, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is powered by the Google Tensor G5 chipset, with a CPU configuration of 1 core at 3.4 GHz, 5 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 2 cores at 2.4 GHz. Meanwhile, the Honor Magic 8 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with a CPU configuration of 2 cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at 3.62 GHz. While both chips use a 3 nm semiconductor size, the Snapdragon's higher CPU clock speeds may offer a slight edge in raw processing performance.

For GPU performance, the Pixel 10 Pro XL features a PowerVR DXT 48 1536 GPU with a clock speed of 1100 MHz, while the Magic 8 Pro is equipped with the Adreno 830 GPU, clocked at 1200 MHz. Both phones have integrated graphics and support DirectX 12, but the higher GPU clock speed in the Magic 8 Pro may contribute to better graphical performance in some scenarios. The Pixel 10 Pro XL achieves Geekbench 6 results of 5712 (multi-core) and 2267 (single-core), whereas the Magic 8 Pro scores significantly higher with 10059 (multi-core) and 3234 (single-core). Additionally, the Magic 8 Pro supports up to 24GB of RAM, though it comes with 12GB in this variant, compared to the Pixel 10 Pro XL's maximum of 16GB. Both devices support HMP (heterogeneous multi-processing) and TrustZone, and both are capable of OpenCL version 2 (Pixel 10 Pro XL) and version 3 (Magic 8 Pro). The Pixel 10 Pro XL has RAM speed of 4200 MHz, while the Magic 8 Pro has a faster RAM speed of 5300 MHz.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro both feature multi-lens main cameras with high megapixel counts, but there are differences in their configurations. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 50 MP, 48 MP, and 48 MP triple camera setup, while the Magic 8 Pro uses a 200 MP, 50 MP, and 50 MP configuration. The Pixel’s cameras have a wide aperture of 1.68f, 1.7f, and 2.8f, while the Magic 8 Pro’s apertures are 2.6f, 1.6f, and 2f, indicating a variation in how much light each camera can capture.

Both phones feature optical image stabilization and support video recording at 2160p at 60 fps. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL offers additional advanced camera features, including support for HDR10 recording and a 5x optical zoom, while the Magic 8 Pro supports only 3.7x optical zoom and does not support HDR10 recording. Both phones also feature a flash, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a dual-tone LED flash, while the Magic 8 Pro does not have this feature.

For front-facing cameras, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 42 MP front camera with a 2.2f wide aperture, while the Honor Magic 8 Pro has a 50 MP front camera with a 2f wide aperture. Both phones support features like touch autofocus, panorama mode, slow-motion video recording, and timelapse. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports raw image capture, while the Magic 8 Pro does not. The Pixel also has additional features like phase-detection autofocus for photos, laser autofocus, and manual control for settings like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, which are not all available on the Magic 8 Pro.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro run different versions of Android, with the Pixel 10 Pro XL using Android 15 and the Magic 8 Pro running Android 16. Despite the version difference, both devices offer a similar set of privacy and customization features. Both phones support clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and have theme customization. They also allow blocking app tracking, and both feature dark mode, media pickers, and support for playing games while they download.

When it comes to specific features, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports direct OS updates, while the Magic 8 Pro does not. Both devices support PiP (Picture-in-Picture), full-page screenshots, and split screen, offering multitasking capabilities. Both phones also provide options like battery health check, customizable notifications, and offline voice recognition. However, the Magic 8 Pro lacks the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ability to get direct OS updates.

Some features are present in both devices, like dynamic theming, Live Text, and support for widgets. Both also allow the use of a child lock and offer voice commands and tracking of the current device position. Neither phone can be used as a PC, and neither includes Quick Start functionality. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers multi-user support, while the Honor Magic 8 Pro does as well. Both phones are free and open-source, though they share many of these core features, some differences remain in the version of Android and update policies.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro differ in battery size and charging capabilities. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, while the Magic 8 Pro has a larger 7200 mAh battery. Both devices support wireless charging, fast charging, and reverse wireless charging, but with differing speeds. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports a charging speed of 45W and wireless charging at 25W, while the Magic 8 Pro supports significantly faster charging, with a 120W wired charging speed and 80W wireless charging.

Both phones do not have removable batteries but include battery level indicators and rechargeable batteries. Additionally, neither phone comes with a charger, though the Magic 8 Pro does include one in the box, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL does not. Both devices also feature reverse wireless charging, enabling you to charge other devices wirelessly.

While both phones have solid charging features, the Magic 8 Pro stands out with its larger battery and much faster charging speeds, especially for wired and wireless charging. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL still offers strong performance with its 45W charging speed and reverse wireless charging capabilities.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless or USB-C audio solutions. Both devices come with stereo speakers, ensuring a high-quality audio experience. When it comes to Bluetooth audio, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, while the Magic 8 Pro supports aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. The Magic 8 Pro does not support LDAC, which the Pixel 10 Pro XL offers for higher-quality wireless audio streaming.

Neither phone includes a radio, but both are equipped with advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX HD, which offers improved sound quality over standard Bluetooth audio.

Overall, the two devices are similar in terms of audio features, with the key difference being the support for LDAC on the Pixel 10 Pro XL, which provides higher-quality audio streaming for compatible devices.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro both support 5G connectivity, ensuring fast mobile data speeds. The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and Wi-Fi 7, while the Magic 8 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and Wi-Fi 7, but does not support Wi-Fi 6E. Both phones use Bluetooth 6, USB Type-C with USB 3.2, and NFC, and neither device offers an external memory slot.

In terms of SIM cards, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 1 SIM and 1 eSIM, while the Magic 8 Pro supports 2 SIM cards. Both devices feature a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, and an accelerometer. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection, features that the Magic 8 Pro lacks. The Magic 8 Pro, however, supports an infrared sensor and has 3D facial recognition, neither of which the Pixel 10 Pro XL has.

Both phones have a gyroscope, support Galileo, and have a cellular module. However, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has a barometer, while the Magic 8 Pro does not. Neither phone has a heart rate monitor, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. The Pixel 10 Pro XL does not include 3D facial recognition or an infrared sensor, features available on the Magic 8 Pro. Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports only one SIM and one eSIM, while the Magic 8 Pro supports dual SIM cards.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Honor Magic 8 Pro come with a video light, making them suitable for capturing videos in low-light conditions. Neither phone features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, as both devices lack these advanced display technologies.

Overall, the two devices are quite similar in the miscellaneous features category, with no significant differences between them. Both phones offer practical features like a video light, but neither includes the specialized display types such as sapphire glass or curved displays.

In summary, both the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Magic 8 Pro offer the same basic set of features in this group, with no notable differences in display or lighting technologies.