Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $625 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,383).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $625
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; 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 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $120 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 1026.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $505. Tecno Spark 40 was $505 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark 40?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.