Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $1090 and $1049. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1049 vs $1090
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1049 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Mate 20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 436.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Huawei Mate 20 Pro was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.