Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,826,731).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1826731 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 121.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.