Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G56
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $625 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 657,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G56
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 657941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $625
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G56, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Moto G56 — 54/100; 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 G56 (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 657941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G56
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G56
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G56 by 513.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Motorola Moto G56 was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (98/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G56 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G56 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G56?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.