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 — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-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 170g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Lighter: 155g vs 170g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (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 Edge 40 Neo (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (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 Edge 40 Neo (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (67/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (88/100 vs 55/100).
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 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
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 84/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
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 (84/100 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 (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.