Honor Magic9 vs Motorola Moto G86
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Motorola Moto G86
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $224 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 387.5% 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 G86 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (86/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Motorola Moto G86?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.