Honor Magic9 vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Honor Magic9 scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 1201.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.