Honor 20S vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 46-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 565,851); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 20S by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S 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.