Honor Magic8 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $899 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 576015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $150 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 446.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.