Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G05
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,383); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G05
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G05, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G05 by 1136.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (67/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 65/100).
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 Moto G05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Motorola Moto G05 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use.