Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 233g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 233g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (56/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2244 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 233 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 448.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
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In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (85/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a better fit for everyday use.