Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Motorola ThinkPhone
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-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 1,289,763); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Motorola ThinkPhone
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1289763
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Motorola ThinkPhone 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 ThinkPhone, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 70/100). 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 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Motorola ThinkPhone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1289763 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| 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 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 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 ThinkPhone
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Motorola ThinkPhone, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 243.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola ThinkPhone?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Motorola ThinkPhone?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola ThinkPhone — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Motorola ThinkPhone?
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 ThinkPhone?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Motorola ThinkPhone?
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 ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users.