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 877,641); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G86
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Higher value score: 88/100 vs 70/100
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 70/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (88/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 360.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $401. Motorola Moto G86 was $401 cheaper at launch.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (88/100 vs 70/100).
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. The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use.