Honor Magic8 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $699. Both devices score the same overall rating of 86/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,942,923); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Motorola Signature
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
The Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Signature received the same MobileRank rating — 86/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $625 | $699 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Signature by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $74.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Signature?
Both devices scored 86/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic8.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.