{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-8a-vs-honor-x9e-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:49:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 8a vs Honor X9e Pro",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Honor X9e Pro still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 8a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-8a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-8a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-10_43_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 75999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-23T05:48:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 56.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan )",
                    "Dimensions": "152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G3",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G715s MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Honor X9e Pro",
            "slug": "honor-x9e-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9e-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_26_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T05:34:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 98.2,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 61.2,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "google-pixel-8a",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 61,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 13
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 96,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 98.2
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 56.9,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 50,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 61.2
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 8a costs PKR 49,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 6,508 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9e Pro charges 62W faster.",
        "Honor X9e Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9e Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Honor X9e Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Honor X9e Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Honor X9e Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Honor X9e Pro a 11000 mAh cell, with 18W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}