Honor 20 lite vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 31/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 336,905).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 20 lite better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 lite vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 lite | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 lite and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 20 lite by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (100/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite by 65 points (96/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 lite over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.