Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G87
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 581,041); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G87
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G87, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 53/100). 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 G87 (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G87 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP 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 G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G87 by 662.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G87 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G87 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.