Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Camon Slim 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7300e; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-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 879,714); the Tecno Camon Slim 5G is thinner (6.4mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Camon Slim 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Tecno Camon Slim 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Camon Slim 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Camon Slim 5G — 54/100; 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 Slim 5G (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon Slim 5G is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon Slim 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Camon Slim 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300e | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.6×77.3×6.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon Slim 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon Slim 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon Slim 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Camon Slim 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Camon Slim 5G by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Tecno Camon Slim 5G was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon Slim 5G is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon Slim 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Slim 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Slim 5G by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon Slim 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Camon Slim 5G — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Slim 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Slim 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Camon Slim 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.