Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 581,041); the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova Slim
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 156g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Pova Slim — 58/100; 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 Pova Slim (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova Slim by 594.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Tecno Pova Slim was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova 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.