Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 20
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 20
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 20, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100; 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 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2244x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 448.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 20?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 20?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 20?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.