Honor 20 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor 20 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor 20 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 20
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor 20 by 57.3% 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.