Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Moto X40
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,754,213).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Moto X40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Moto X40, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Moto X40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 13, MYUI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $625 | $500 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Moto X40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 130.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $125. Motorola Moto X40 is cheaper by $125.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Motorola Moto X40 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.