Honor 8S 2020 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 8S 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 19/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 155,362); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S 2020 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S 2020
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 8S 2020 better?
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S 2020 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 77 points higher (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 146 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S 2020 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 8S 2020 by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 by 77 points (96/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S 2020 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 8S 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 2020 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.