Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G36
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 794,638); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G36
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 794638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G36, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (89/100 vs 1/100). 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 Moto G36 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 794638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G36 by 457.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (89/100 vs 1/100).
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 Moto G36 (84/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 37/100).
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 G36?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G36?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Motorola Moto G36 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G36?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G36?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G36?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Moto G36 is a better fit for everyday use.