Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Honor Magic 9
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Honor Magic 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 80W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.37 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Honor Magic 9 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Honor Magic 9 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.37 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 2664 x 1236 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | No data (expected durable glass) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android (expected latest version with MagicOS) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4.61 GHz Dual Core + 3.63 GHz Hexa Core) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Adreno (expected latest generation) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | 200 MP (wide, 1/1.4-inch sensor), 50 MP (ultrawide), 200 MP (periscope telephoto, 1/1.56-inch sensor) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | ARRI cinematic video filters, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | 55 MP, f/2.0 (square-format) |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Si-Car 8000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 80W wired, 50W wireless, Reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | No data |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | No data |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame (expected) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68/IP69/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | September 2026 |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Available for pre-order, releasing September 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Honor Magic 9?
Honor Magic 9 — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 8,000 mAh for the Honor Magic 9.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Honor Magic 9?
Honor Magic 9 — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sep 2026 for the Honor Magic 9.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Honor Magic 9 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Honor Magic 9 9/10.
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