Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola Moto S30 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,208,784); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 172g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Lighter: 155g vs 172g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola Moto S30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 266.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (77/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users.