Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Tecno Spark 8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Tecno Spark 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 8 doesn't; the Tecno Spark 8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Tecno Spark 8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 222g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Tecno Spark 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.8×76.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 8
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Tecno Spark 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Tecno Spark 8 by 920.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Spark 8 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.