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 — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 3,023,211); 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?
- 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 (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 3023211
- 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 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (94/100 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 | 3023211 | 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.
Motorola Signature leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 1.1% 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 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (94/100 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 1 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 87/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
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.