Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G73

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G73, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Motorola Moto G73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 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 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 181 g
Price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (82/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G73?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Motorola Moto G73 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G73?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.