Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K20 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K20 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $625
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K20 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K20 Pro — 26/100; 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 Redmi K20 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K20 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K20 Pro by 389.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Redmi K20 Pro was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K20 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K20 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.