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 600,824); the Tecno Spark Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Spark Slim
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 600824
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1975
- 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)
- 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)
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 — 88/100, Tecno Spark Slim — 48/100; 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 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Spark Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 600824 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1975 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Spark Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Spark Slim by 572.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $326. Tecno Spark Slim was $326 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Tecno Spark Slim is a better fit for everyday use.