Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $625 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 134.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.