Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 215,798); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (Global) better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Spark 9T (Global), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Spark 9T (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Spark 9T (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 1953.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.