Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.