Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto G87
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G87
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G87, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100; 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 G87 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G87 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G87 by 594.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Motorola Moto G87 was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G87 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto G87 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.