Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G100S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G100S
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G100S, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100; 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 Moto G100S (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G100S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G100S by 386.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Motorola Moto G100S was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G100S?
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 Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.