Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Moto G86
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $899 and $224. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 877,641).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Moto G86
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (88/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $224 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G86 by 258.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $675. Motorola Moto G86 was $675 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (82/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (88/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Moto G86?
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 G86 is a better fit for everyday use.