Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto Edge S30
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,208,784); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto Edge S30
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 202g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto Edge S30, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto Edge S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 266.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users.