Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Spark Slim
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark Slim (2025) runs on the Helio G200; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 603,568); the Tecno Spark Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark Slim
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 603568
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1927
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Slim better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 156g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Spark Slim, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Spark Slim — 44/100; 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 Slim (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 603568 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1927 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×5.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark Slim by 568.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Tecno Spark Slim was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Slim?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Slim by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Spark Slim?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Spark Slim — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Spark Slim?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Spark Slim?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.