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Google Pixel 8a vs Honor X9e Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 8a takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Honor X9e Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Honor X9e Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Honor X9e Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 8a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Honor X9e Pro if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Honor X9e Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) September 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm
Weight 188 g Better 203 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels) Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 812
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16 MagicOS 10
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot Not supported No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) 16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?

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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Honor X9e Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Honor X9e Pro?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.