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HONOR Magic8 Pro vs Motorola Signature
Product A: HONOR
108 of 162 known
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Product B: Motorola
93 of 162 known
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89 of 154 fields differ
- 46 different values
- 43 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 37 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Wireless charging powerA: 80WB: 50WHONOR is 30 W higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 3,666pointsB: 2,908pointsHONOR is 758 points higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 6,090mAhB: 5,100mAhHONOR is 990 mAh higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 10,794pointsB: 9,678pointsHONOR is 1,116 points higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 100WB: 90WHONOR is 10 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AHONOR: 75 × 161.2 mm
- BMotorola: 76.4 × 162.1 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
XT2603-2, PBAB0000GB, PBAB0001GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU fiche identifies XT2603-2. Maker UK per-SKU objects identify bare Carbon PBAB0000GB and bare Martini Olive PBAB0001GB. PBAB0050GB is a Violet Indigo phone-plus-earbuds order bundle, not a handset model code, so it is not copied into model_numbers.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model signature (XT2603-2), registration 2548993.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
15 October 20255Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Original China announcement. The global and EU launch followed in January 2026.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026The review dated 8 January 2026 says the phone was finally launched on all markets. China announcement date is from the spec database.
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Status
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Predecessor
HONOR Magic7 Pro11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Flagship-power-with-an-XXL-battery-Honor-Magic8-Pro-smartphone-review.1204159.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Honor Magic8 Pro the worldwide successor to the Magic7 Pro.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-proRead 10 October 2026Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan and Black on the UK overview.
PANTONE Martini Olive, PANTONE Carbon, PANTONE Violet Indigo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
7years3Maker product pagehonor.com/de/phones/honor-magic8-pro/buyRead 10 October 2026German product buy page for the Magic8 Pro states 7 years of Android OS and security updates. The start of the period is not stated.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026Review states a 7-year update policy that places the Magic among the best. The maker figure on the German buy page is the primary source.
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Security support period (claimed)
7years3Maker product pagehonor.com/de/phones/honor-magic8-pro/buyRead 10 October 2026Same statement: 7 years of Android OS and security updates. No end date is published, so security_updates_until is left out.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026Same 7-year policy statement. The maker German buy page is the primary source.
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
HONOR NanoCrystal Shield1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026
Back
Fiberglass composite5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Build row: glass-fiber reinforced plastic back. The review confirms the back is fibre-reinforced plastic rather than glass.9Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Review states the back is a fibre-reinforced plastic, not glass.
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Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker SIM list: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or eSIM1+eSIM2. Two eSIMs can be active together.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
458.4ppi
449.1ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row lists Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid. The review adds HDR10 and HDR10+.6Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid. Netflix serves the first three.
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20265Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review explicitly lists actual display HDR support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Maker independently publishes Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 51Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Prime | 4.6 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Performance | 3.62 |
BMotorola Signature
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime | 3.8 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance | 3.3 |
Max CPU clock
4.6GHz
3.8GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.6 | 23 | 1/1.3" | 1.2 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Periscope telephoto | 200 | 2.6 | 85 | 1/1.4" | 0.56 | PDAF | Yes | 3.7× | Not available | Samsung ISOCELL HP9 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2 | 12 | 1/2.88" | 0.61 | PDAF | Not available | Not available | 122° | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker lists telephoto 200MP f/2.6 1/1.4 inch 3.7X OIS, main 50MP f/1.6 1/1.3 inch OIS and ultra-wide 50MP f/2.0 122 degrees. Focal lengths, native pixel pitch and autofocus are from GSMArena. The 2.4 um figure for the main sensor is the 4-in-1 output pixel, so the native 1.2 um is stored.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 23 mm 1/1.3 inch 1.2 um multi-directional PDAF OIS. Telephoto 85 mm 1/1.4 inch 0.56 um multi-directional PDAF OIS 3.7x optical zoom. Ultrawide 12 mm 122 degrees 1/2.88 inch 0.61 um PDAF. The Honor-confirmed telephoto sensor is the Samsung ISOCELL HP9. Main and ultrawide sensor models are only GSMArena guesses and are not stored.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Review names the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 as the telephoto sensor, confirmed by Honor. Ultrawide autofocus is listed as PDAF here.
BMotorola Signature
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.6 | 1/1.28" | Yes | Not available | 84° | Sony LYTIA 828 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 122° | Not available |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.4 | Not available | Yes | 3× | 33° | Sony LYTIA 600 |
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3.7×
3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
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Camera features
Laser AF, Color spectrum sensor, HDR, Panorama5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Features row: Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker: support for 4K 120fps (3840x2160) video recording. The 1080p 240 fps mode is from GSMArena.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Video row: 4K at 24/30/60/120 fps and 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps. The 240 fps rate is the highest 1080p mode.
BMotorola Signature
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 7680 | 4320 | Not available |
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
OIS, EIS1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker stabilization mode: EIS+OIS.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Standard electronic stabilization is available in all resolution and frame rate combinations. OIS stays active on the telephoto in that case.
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2 | 21 | 1/2.93" | 0.6 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 202650MP front camera f/2.0 plus a separate 3D depth camera. The depth camera is not a selfie camera row.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Review lists the front camera as fixed focus.
BMotorola Signature
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2 | Sony LYTIA 500 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BMotorola Signature
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Front autofocus
No
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker lists the earjack as USB Type-C. GSMArena also lists no 3.5 mm jack.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No.
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Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
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3G bands
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4G bands
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B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
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n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n80, n81, n83, n84, n89, n941Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact selected maker NR list includes supplementary uplink bands n80/n81/n83/n84/n89/n94. Their presence is not a claim that each is a standalone downlink network.
5G modes
SA, NSA5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 20265G row lists SA/NSA.
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
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NFC
Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2 identifies the physical NFC area and excludes Japan. Selected EU/GB maker expressly supports NFC. Japan hardware is not merged.
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker positioning list. Maker names GPS(L1+L5), BeiDou and Galileo with their frequencies and does not name NavIC.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Gravity sensor, Infrared sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker sensor list. A spectral or colour sensor is listed by GSMArena as a camera feature and is not repeated here.
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Extra buttons
Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
6,090mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Rated value 6090 mAh. This is the UK and EU model, not the larger 7100 mAh global or 7200 mAh China versions.2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote: typical capacity 6270 mAh, rated capacity 6090 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
Not availableBMotorola Signature
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 52 |
| Video playback | 28 |
| Gaming | 18 |
| Audio playback | 57 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,121points5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Wild Life Extreme 7121 on the EU unit. Single run score. The stress test result is separate.7Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Wild Life Extreme chart value 7121. The review says peak results are slightly below the top scorers. Sustained stability is rated 65% in the stress test and is not stored.
AnTuTu
3,647,824points5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 11 total 3647824 on the 12 GB / 512 GB EU unit. Only the version 11 result is published for this phone.7Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 11 chart value 3647824.
Display brightness (measured)
1,837nits5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Max brightness 1837 nits at 75% white fill, adaptive brightness. The same review measured 5253 nits for a 10% patch and 856 nits at manual brightness.6Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Max brightness test with a 75% white pattern: 856 nits manual, 1837 nits auto. Review unit is the European 6270 mAh version.
PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
-22LUFS5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena loudspeaker test result -22.0 LUFS, rated Excellent. EU unit.6Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Loudness measured by GSMArena in LUFS on the EU unit.
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Phone (built-in battery), Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Eject Tool, Warranty Card, TP protective film (attached on the phone before delivery)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker note: dependent on market.
Motorola Signature, USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool, Protective case, Fragranced Signature packaging1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK manufacturer list contains handset, c-c cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case and Signature packaging fragrance. Fragrance means scented packaging, not a separate perfume bottle. Gift watch/earbuds marketing images and order bundles are not inserted into the handset box.
Links
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Product page
www.honor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
www.motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mf1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK product PBAB0001GB has 16 GB/512 GB, not the 12 GB memory shown on a generic support page. Grouped product specifications and per-SKU classifications were read from the original public page. Generic/model-dependent manual features are not treated as unconditional hardware.
Spec sheet
Manual
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help.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdf2Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original 398-page Android 16 Motorola Signature user guide. Hardware diagrams and charging sections were opened. Pen, FM radio and other generic chapters are not treated as unconditional device features.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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