Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) 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 $625 and $1049. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1049
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1049 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 448.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $424. Honor Magic8 was $424 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.