Honor Magic9 Super vs Motorola Moto Edge S30
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Motorola Moto Edge S30
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Motorola Moto Edge S30, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Motorola Moto Edge S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto Edge S30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Motorola Moto Edge S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 254.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Motorola Moto Edge S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for active users.