Honor Magic9 vs Motorola Moto G100S
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Motorola Moto G100S
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Motorola Moto G100S, the Honor Magic9 scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Motorola Moto G100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Motorola Moto G100S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Motorola Moto G100S by 416.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.