Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Defy 2
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 268g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Defy 2
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 268g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Defy 2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Defy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 268 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (84/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Motorola Defy 2 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Defy 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use.