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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 86/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 -2.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Motorola Signature by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $74.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.