Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $625 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $625
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 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 Spark 40c (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark 40c by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $523. Tecno Spark 40c was $523 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.