Honor Magic8 vs Huawei P20 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei P20 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei P20 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei P20 Lite — 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 P20 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei P20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Huawei P20 Lite was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 73 points (88/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei P20 Lite — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P20 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei P20 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.