Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Spark 8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Spark 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 8 doesn't; the Tecno Spark 8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Tecno Spark 8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Spark 8, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Tecno Spark 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.8×76.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 8
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Tecno Spark 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 8 by 811.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (67/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Spark 8 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Spark 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.