Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 765,130); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 170g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Lighter: 155g vs 170g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 765130 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1043 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2472 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 479.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.