Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 872,405); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 872405
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 12/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 872405 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 362.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?
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 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a better fit for everyday use.