Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,726,358); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 130).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1726358 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Edge 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.