Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $229. 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 5200); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ — 62/100; 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 Spark 40 Pro+ (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $229 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $396. Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ was $396 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (98/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
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 Spark 40 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.