Honor 8S 2020 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor 8S 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 19/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S 2020 doesn't; the Honor 8S 2020 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S 2020
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 8S 2020 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S 2020 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 66 points higher (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S 2020 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S 2020
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S 2020 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor 8S 2020 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S 2020
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 by 66 points (85/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S 2020 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor 8S 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 2020 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.