Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G86
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $625 and $224. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G86
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Moto G86 — 68/100; 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 G86 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $224 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Motorola Moto G86 was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.