Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark Go
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Go (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $625 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 581,041); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark Go
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $625
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark Go, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Spark Go — 74/100; 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 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 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 | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark Go
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark Go, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark Go by 594.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $516. Tecno Spark Go was $516 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark Go?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark Go — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Go?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark Go?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.