Honor 20 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 20 (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 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 20 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 205g
- Better portability (75/100 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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 | 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 | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20
- 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
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 20 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 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.