Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G71s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G71s (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-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 592,015); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G71s doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 173g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G71s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 173g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G71s better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G71s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 46/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G71s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.9×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G71s
- 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 G71s
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G71s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G71s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G71s by 648.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G71s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71s by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G71s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G71s — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G71s?
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 G71s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G71s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.