{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-magic-8-vs-tecno-camon-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:29:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Magic 8 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Honor Magic 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Magic 8",
            "slug": "honor-magic-8",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-magic-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2025-11_16_28-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-29T06:49:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 46.7,
                "overall": 92.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "157.1 × 74 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.58 in",
                    "Resolution": "1256 × 2760 pixels (~450 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120 Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X5 + 5×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A530)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno TBA (latest Gen 5 graphics)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (MagicOS 9)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 64 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Silicon-Carbon ~7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired, 80W wireless, reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust / water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_57_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:10:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 75.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (availability varies by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-magic-8",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 97.8,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 98,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 92
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 92.5,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 75.8
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-magic-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-magic-8": 46.7,
                    "tecno-camon-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 110,000 less.",
        "Honor Magic 8 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor Magic 8 charges 20W faster.",
        "Honor Magic 8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor Magic 8 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Honor Magic 8 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Magic 8 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 30 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor Magic 8 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 is listed at PKR 179,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Magic 8 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor Magic 8 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Magic 8 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 leads on battery. Honor Magic 8 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor Magic 8 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor Magic 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor Magic 8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}