Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei P20 Lite
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei P20 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 155g
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei P20 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei P20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei P20 Lite — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.