Honor 20 lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 336,905); the Honor 20 lite is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 20 lite better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 205g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 20 lite by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.