Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Moto G Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $899 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 550,018); the Motorola Moto G Max is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Moto G Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Motorola Moto G Max — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Moto G Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $459 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G Max
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Moto G Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Max by 472.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $440. Motorola Moto G Max was $440 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (91/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G Max — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Moto G Max?
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 Moto G Max is a better fit for everyday use.