Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G40 Fusion
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 531,656); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G40 Fusion
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1819
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G40 Fusion better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (100/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G40 Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.6×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G40 Fusion
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G40 Fusion
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G40 Fusion
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G40 Fusion, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G40 Fusion by 733.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion (100/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.