Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Razr 40
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. 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 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 859,516); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Motorola Razr 40
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Motorola Razr 40, 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Razr 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Razr 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Razr 40 by 369.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (85/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Motorola Razr 40 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.