Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Edge 2026
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7450; launch prices were $625 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 979,808); the Motorola Edge 2026 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 2026
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 979808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 2026 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $625
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 2026, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Edge 2026 — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 979808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 2026
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 2026 by 312.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Motorola Edge 2026 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 2026?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2026 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 2026?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Edge 2026 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 2026?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 2026?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Edge 2026?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.