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 54/100 (a 34-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 550,018); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto G87
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto G87, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). 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 — 88/100, Motorola Moto G87 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 44/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto G87 by 634.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $326. Motorola Moto G87 was $326 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (98/100 vs 44/100).
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).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
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 — 54/100.
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 44/100).
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. The Motorola Moto G87 is a better fit for everyday use.