Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 20 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 20 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 20 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 1098.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.