Honor 20 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 20 Pro by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro 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.