Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 979624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 205g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 40, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 979624 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 40 by 312.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Edge 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Edge 40?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use.