Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel XL and Honor 8a. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 155 mm | 156.28 mm | Honor 8a has greater height than Google Pixel XL. |
Width | 75.7 mm | 73.5 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater width than Honor 8a. |
Depth | 8.64 mm | 8 mm | Honor 8a is narrower than Google Pixel XL. |
Weight | 168 g | 150 g | Honor 8a is lighter than Google Pixel XL. |
Body Colour | Very silver | Quite black | Black | |
Body Material | Glass, anodised aluminium | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.56 W/kg (body), 0.89 W/kg (head) | 1.01 W/kg (body), 0.43 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | - |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.09" | Honor 8a has larger screen size than Google Pixel XL. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1560 x 720 pixels | Google Pixel XL has better screen resolution than Honor 8a. |
Display Format | QHD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 283 ppi | Google Pixel XL has better pixel density than Honor 8a. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass | FullView Display, Dewdrop display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | MediaTek | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 pro AB | MT6765 | |
Clock Speed | - | 2.3 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel XL has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB | Google Pixel XL has more RAM than Honor 8a. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Honor 8a has better camera resolution than Google Pixel XL. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Honor 8a has better lens aperture than Google Pixel XL. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
HDR Mode | HDR+ | - | |
Camera Modes | Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere | - | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Honor 8a has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel XL. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3450 mAh | 3020 mAh | Google Pixel XL has larger battery capacity than Honor 8a. |
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Standby Time | 552 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1920 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1920 min Standby: up to 552 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | - | EMUI 9.0 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Google Pixel XL has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS, Google Allo | SMS, MMS |
FEATURES | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function | Face Unlock, SmartPA | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Google Pixel XL | Honor 8a |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB 3.1 Type A-C cable, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB-C charger | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |