Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Slim
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Tecno Camon 50 Slim is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Camon 50 Slim
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Slim, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Tecno Camon 50 Slim — 64/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Slim notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Camon 50 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2100 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 50 Slim
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 50 Slim
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $405. Tecno Camon 50 Slim was $405 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (98/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Slim notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Slim?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Slim by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Slim?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Slim — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Slim?
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 50 Slim is a better fit for everyday use.