Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G56
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-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 657,941); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G56
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 657941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G56, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 657941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| 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 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G56
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G56
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G56 by 573.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (97/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G56 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.