Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Moto G23
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 346,495); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 54); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Moto G23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G23, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Moto G23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 54 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Moto G23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G23 by 780.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (91/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (82/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G23?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Moto G23 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G23?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Moto G23?
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 G23 is a better fit for everyday use.