Honor 8A 2020 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 199g).
Honor 8A 2020
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 199g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $957 |
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 8A 2020 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8A 2020
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 8A 2020 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.