Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark Go 2024
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $625 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-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 333,647); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go 2024 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark Go 2024
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark Go 2024, the Honor Magic8 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Spark Go 2024 — 50/100; 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 Go 2024 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark Go 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 (Go edition), HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark Go 2024
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark Go 2024, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark Go 2024 by 1110.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $545. Tecno Spark Go 2024 was $545 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2024 by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark Go 2024 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark Go 2024?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.