Honor Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Motorola Signature by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Signature was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Motorola Signature by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Motorola Signature?
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 Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.