Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Moto G87
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $899 and $299. 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 G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Moto G87
- 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: $299 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G87, 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 G87 — 50/100; 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 G87 (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 G87 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $299 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G87
- 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 G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G87 by 472.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Moto G87 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (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 G87 (91/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G87 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Moto G87?
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 G87?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Moto G87?
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 G87 is a better fit for everyday use.