Honor Magic9 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (165g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 209g
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2100 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (99/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.