Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 215,798); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (Global) better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark 9T (Global), the Honor Magic8 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark 9T (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark 9T (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 1771.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 9T (Global)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark 9T (Global) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark 9T (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.