Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; estimated prices are $625 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 901,346); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $1399
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 901346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 222 g | |
| Price | $625 | $1399 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 347.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $774. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $774.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.