Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G42
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 175g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G42
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 175g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G42, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G42 by 944.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G42 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (100/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G42 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G42?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.