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; launch prices were $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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 38/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 901346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $774. Honor Magic8 was $774 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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, budget-conscious buyers.