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 — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
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 84/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.