Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G (2023)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $625 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 477,542); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $625 | $150 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 745.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $475. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $475.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.