Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 971,081); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 971081
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $625
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 971081 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $249 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 315.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $376. Tecno Camon 50 Ultra was $376 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.