Honor Magic8 vs Huawei P20 lite (2019)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 336,905); the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei P20 lite (2019), the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei P20 lite (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei P20 lite (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 1098.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.