Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Spark 40c by 1135.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.