Honor 20 vs Honor Magic 2
The Honor 20 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 20 leads — 45/100 vs 41/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 20 has the bigger battery (3750 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20
Honor Magic 2
What makes Honor 20 better?
- Bigger battery: 3750 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 206g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 14/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (17/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Honor Magic 2, the Honor 20 scores 4 points higher (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 leads (42/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 notably outperforms the Honor 20 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (42/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 2 and the Honor 20 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 | Honor Magic 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 20
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 and Honor Magic 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 notably outperforms the Honor 20 (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (42/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 2 and the Honor 20 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 20 edges out the Honor Magic 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Honor Magic 2 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Honor Magic 2?
The Honor 20 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 over the Honor Magic 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor 20 (42/100 vs 14/100).