Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto G96
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. 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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 798,429); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto G96
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto G96, 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 53/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (100/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" pOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G96
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G96
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto G96 by 454.9% 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 G96 (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (100/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto G96?
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 G96?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto G96?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.