Honor Magic9 Super vs Motorola Moto G87
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Motorola Moto G87
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Motorola Moto G87, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Motorola Moto G87 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Motorola Moto G87, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Motorola Moto G87 by 638.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (91/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Moto G87 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Motorola Moto G87?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.