Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark 50 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 50 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $625 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,383).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $625
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark 50 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Tecno Spark 50 4G — 56/100; 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 50 4G (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark 50 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.8×79.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $139 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark 50 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark 50 4G by 1026.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $486. Tecno Spark 50 4G was $486 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 4G by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 50 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
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 50 4G is a better fit for everyday use.