Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto X30 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto X30 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto X30 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto X30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.7×73.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto X30 Pro
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto X30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto X30 Pro by 184.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X30 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X30 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Moto X30 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto X30 Pro?
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 X30 Pro is a better fit for active users.