Honor Magic8 vs Nokia X20
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $625 and $415. 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 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 435,710); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Honor Magic8
Nokia X20
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $625
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia X20, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Nokia X20 — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $415 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia X20 by 826.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $210. Nokia X20 was $210 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X20?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia X20?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X20?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X20?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia X20?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.