Honor Magic8 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $899 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 358,383).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $899
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). 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). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $120 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 778.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Tecno Spark 40 was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.