Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $1090 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $1090
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Tecno Spark 40 by 1001.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $970. Tecno Spark 40 was $970 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.